Kitchen Helper / Dishwasher

Temple Gardens Hotel and Spa is currently looking for a dedicated Casual Kitchen Helper / Dishwasher to join our team. This position plays a vital role in supporting our kitchen operations by ensuring cleanliness, assisting with basic food preparation, and helping keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.

Qualifications

Strong team player with a collaborative attitude

Committed to delivering excellent customer service

Always maintains a professional demeanor

Presents a neat and tidy appearance

Adaptable and flexible with work responsibilities

Willing and able to work various shifts, including nights

Job Duties

Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, cutlery, and pots

Sweep and mop kitchen floors regularly; night shift requires a full clean of the entire kitchen

Receive and properly store deliveries and supplies

Keep shelves and storage areas organized

Assist with basic food preparation (e.g., peeling vegetables)

Support the kitchen team in plating for large banquets

Clean kitchen equipment (e.g., stock pots, grease traps)

Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Banquet Manager, or Food and Beverage Manager

Possessing a valid Food Handler's certificate is an asset

Dishwasher Maintenance Duties

o    Refill dishwasher chemicals, clean traps, and monitor water temperature

o    Promptly report any mechanical issues to the Chef, Kitchen Manager, Senior Cook, or Maintenance team

General Cleaning and Organization

o    Always Keep the back hallway clean; remove linen, bottles, boxes, and garbage hourly

o    Maintain cleanliness and organization of the staff change room (stock linen, tidy lockers, empty linen bags, sweep and mop)

o    Ensure the kitchen staff bathroom is cleaned regularly