JOB DESCRIPTION
We are currently seeking a Full-Time Dishwasher to join our Kitchen team. The successful candidate will be a keenly motivated person with a positive attitude towards working as a team to provide a safe environment for our students.
Located in southern Vancouver Island, our 29-acre boarding school campus is surrounded by fresh air and natural beauty. St. John’s Academy Shawnigan Lake, situated on a pristine location between the shores of Shawnigan Lake and the base of Mt. Baldy, provides an innovative approach to learning for both day and boarding students.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Reports to: Kitchen Manager
Remuneration: $20.00/hour (dependent on experience), Monday to Friday, extended health and dental benefits package, meals provided when on shift
Qualifications:
- Able to perform manual tasks and physical demands that require periods of standing, lifting, bending, twisting
- Can work cooperatively as part of a team and with other school staff
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Able to communicate clearly, effectively and respectfully
- Able and willing to function in a changing work environment
- Provide cooperative team support to accomplish needs and tasks
- Neat, well-groomed appearance
- Criminal Record Check (required and paid for by the Employer)
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Operate a commercial dishwasher, loading and unloading dishes and ensuring all dishes and utensils are clean and sanitary
- Wash pots and pans by hand
- Ensure kitchen areas are in a clean, safe and sanitary condition
- Assist in the preparation of food as requested by the Kitchen Manager, when required
- Abide by best food and kitchen practices and WHMIS
- Inform Kitchen Manager of any equipment malfunction
- Maintain an organized and clean work area
- Attend to other kitchen needs that may arise
- Adhere to guidelines set out by Work Safe BC
- Attend in service training and orientation sessions when appropriate
- Promote good public relations within and outside the facility
- Ensure, at all times, that confidential information is held in strictest confidence, in accordance with Federal and Provincial Privacy legislation
Applicants will need to provide:
- One page maximum cover letter
- CV / resume
- Two (2) references
- Verification of qualifications
- Submit application package to hr@sjasl.ca, or drop off in person, attention to Ron Stevenson.
Application deadline: September 15th,2025. *We reserve the right to close early if we find the right candidate.
Expected start date: As soon as possible
Job Type: Full-time, Contract
At St. John's Academy Shawnigan Lake, we're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is something we take pride in.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Work Location: In person