Department: Culinary Services
Position Type: Seasonal
Contract Start Date: August 25, 2025
Contract Start Date: January 02, 2026
Hourly Rate: $15.50
Hours: Varies

WHO WE ARE:

Heritage Park is Canada’s largest living history museum and offers visitors a chance to experience life in Western Canada from the 1860s to the early 1950s. The Park features historical buildings, costumed interpreters, working antiques, and various exhibits that provide insight into the region’s past.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience as a dishwasher or in a similar role within a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of proper dishwashing procedures and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail to maintain cleanliness and orderliness.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods, lift heavy objects, and work in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with kitchen staff and supervisors.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of basic food handling and safety guidelines.
• Capacity to follow instructions and work independently as needed.
• Willingness to undergo any required training programs related to kitchen operations and safety.
• All successful candidates (over the age of 18) will be required to go through Police Information Check as a condition of employment.

Kitchen Support

• Maintain a clean kitchen environment by washing and sorting soiled dishes.
• Prepare foods as needed and ensure the dish area is free of clutter and well-organized.
• Set up dish stations, including dish machines and sinks, in preparation for daily operations.
• Keep floors clean and dry throughout the shift to ensure a safe working environment.
• Properly wash, stack, and store china, glassware, silverware, cookware, and storage containers.
• Change water in machines and sinks every two hours or more often as required by business levels.
• Assist in the timely storage of food deliveries to maintain optimal kitchen workflow.
• Manage trash cans throughout the shift, and remove full trash cans and boxes at the end of each shift.
• Maintain the dry storage area and organize storage shelves to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval.
• Adhere to posted daily dish cleaning duties to ensure consistent cleanliness standards.
• Perform other duties as required to contribute to the smooth operation of the kitchen.

Organizational Excellence and Wellbeing

• Contribute to inspiring and immersive experiences at the Park through your roles and responsibilities by engaging in Heritage Park initiatives that align with the overall mission and vision of the Park
• Demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety by complying with Heritage Park’s Health, Safety and Environment Management System (HSEMS), following safe work practices, reporting work-related incidents, injuries and hazards, participating in employer training, and adhering policies including the Code of Conduct and the Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy
• Actively support a positive work environment by creating an atmosphere of inclusion, engagement and fulfillment in line with Heritage Park values
• Demonstrate responsible stewardship of our people, collections and financial assets by ensuring that they are handled with integrity, sustainability, and a focus on long-term benefits for the organization and its stakeholders