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Dishwasher

@ Shannex

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Truro, Nova Scotia

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Overview

Shannex is hiring a part-time Kitchen Assistant (Dishwasher) for its Parkland Truro team in Truro, Nova Scotia. The role processes dishware, keeps dish machines and sinks sanitary, returns clean dishware to storage and busses tables. The posting states an approximate wage of $18.50 per hour and a schedule that includes days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities:

  • Process all dishware and maintain dish machine and sinks
  • Return clean dishware to storage areas
  • Bus tables in dining and catering areas
  • Maintain kitchen and kitchen aide cleanliness
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements summary:

  • High-school diploma or GED
  • Flexible availability including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check if applicable
  • CPR and emergency first aid certification an asset
  • Food handler training an asset
  • Experience with seniors in retirement or long-term care an asset

Tools & skills

dish machinedish sinkskitchen aide

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time off
Source and dates

Source type not verified · njoyn

Employer posting date
2026-10-07
First seen by our source
2026-10-15
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentFood & beverage
Scheduleday, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingCare home, Restaurant or kitchen
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCPR, Emergency First Aid, Food Handler
Background checkscriminal record, vulnerable sector
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Transit support, Paid training

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Shannex

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Leading the Way to Better Living

Full company description

Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do. Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home

LinkedIn followers
18,879
People associated on LinkedIn
1,853
Reported office locations
  • 621 Starboard Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 0N5, CA
Other recorded names
  • Shannex Incorporated
Specialties
  • Care at Home
  • Retirement Living
  • and Nursing Home
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Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersHalifax, Nova Scotia
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1988
SpecialtiesCare at HomeRetirement Livingand Nursing Home
Open jobs on Jobsy261
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Job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Kitchen Assistant (Dishwasher) to join our Parkland Truro team based in Truro, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.

Additional benefits include:

  • Approximate hourly wage: $18.50
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Life, travel, and other insurances
  • Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
  • RRSP program (5% employer matching)
  • Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
  • Free onsite parking
  • Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
  • Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
  • Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

  • Processing all dishware and maintaining sanitation of dish machine, kitchen aide and dish sinks according to established cleaning guidelines
  • Returning clean dishware to appropriate storage areas for use by Culinary Services employees
  • Bussing of tables in the dining rooms and catering areas as required
  • Maintaining cleanliness to standard in the kitchen and kitchen aide areas
  • All other duties as assigned/required

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

  • A high-school diploma or GED
  • Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment
  • CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification and/or Basics Food Safety Training/ Food Handler's course would be considered an asset
  • Previous experience working with seniors in a Retirement Living or Long-Term Care environment would be considered an asset

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