Posted 24 days ago
Utility Worker (Dishwasher)
@ Shannex
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Overview
Shannex is hiring a Utility Worker (Dishwasher) for its Parkland At The Lakes 2 team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The role covers dish processing, kitchen and dining room sanitation, and general cleaning in a senior living setting. The posting states an hourly wage of $17.00 to $18.10, flexible shifts including nights, weekends and holidays, and a clear criminal record check.
Responsibilities:
- Wash and sanitize all dishware and kitchen equipment
- Monitor equipment and fridge temperatures at least 3 times daily
- Sweep and mop kitchen floors and manage garbage areas
- Bus tables in dining rooms and catering areas as required
- Return clean dishware to storage and report damaged equipment
Requirements summary:
- High School diploma or GED
- Flexible availability including nights, weekends and holidays
- Clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check if applicable
- Knowledge of basic cleaning procedures and chemicals
- CPR, First Aid or food handler certification is an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store, Restaurant or kitchen, Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | CPR, Emergency First Aid, Food Handler's Course |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | 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
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Care at HomeRetirement Livingand Nursing Home |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 261 |
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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 Utility Worker (Dishwasher) to join our Parkland At The Lakes 2 team based in Dartmouth, 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: $17.00 - $18.10
- 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
- Reports damaged equipment to management
- Performs temperature checks on equipment and fridges a minimum of 3 times per day
- Monitors temperatures on washing equipment to ensure that proper sanitization is occurring
- Sweeps and mops all kitchen floors; ensures all garbage is disposed of in appropriate manner; cleans all garbage containers and garbage areas
- Bussing of tables in the dining rooms and catering areas as required
- Maintaining cleanliness to standard in the kitchen and kitchen aide areas
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- You have completed High School or your GED
- You can 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
- Knowledge of basic cleaning procedures, equipment and chemicals used
- Previous experience working with seniors in a Retirement Living or Long-Term Care environment would be considered an asset
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