Introducing the National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams-the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety-and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. The NAC is located in the National Capital Region on the unceded territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.
At the National Arts Centre, we believe the performing arts are vital to the human experience. A house of dreams for the Canadian performing arts, we work with artists and arts organizations from across this land to revitalize our sector.
Curious to learn more? Read our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, .
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Accessibility
We are on a journey, committed to ensuring that equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples will guide our actions.
The NAC welcomes applications from candidates who can help us meet our vision, and contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. When you join the NAC, you will be part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to employees' well-being, access, potential, and success. The NAC actively seeks candidates who identify as women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour (IBPoC), members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities. We encourage you to self-identify in the recruitment process.
Job Number: J0626-0037 Job Title: WAREWASHER Employment Type: Part-Time continuing Job Category: Hospitality Open Positions: 2 Posting Date: June 4, 2026 Closing Date: July 5, 2026 Salary: $ - $ Language Requirement: Bilingual is an asset Working Hours: Part-time continuing. Mornings, afternoons, evenings, holidays and weekends Job Reports To: Stewarding Manager
Job Description
Reporting to the Stewarding Manager, the warewasher is accountable for gathering, cleaning and putting away the dishes, pots and pans used in 1 Elgin restaurant, the Banquet rooms and the Main Kitchen. The incumbent is also accountable for maintaining the cleanliness of other areas of the kitchen, including floors, counters, equipment, taking care of the garbage and other related duties as required. These duties are carried out on and off the premises.
Skill Requirements
• Completion of grade 11 high school education;
• Two (2) years’ experience as a warewasher;
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a team environment;
• Physical work will be required;
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis;
• Must be able to push/pull carts weighing up to 100lbs;
• Available to work days, evenings and weekend shifts;
• Ability to communicate verbally in both official languages is an asset;
• A past record of satisfactory attendance and punctuality is a requirement.*
*Regular attendance at work is an expectation of employment and an essential part of every job.