Dishwashing Steward

• Company: Sonora Resort
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Level: Other
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Address: Sonora Island, Sonora Island, V0P 1V0
• Job Status: Contract/Temporary
• Start Date: June 30th, 2022
• End Date: October 25th, 2022
• Positions Available: 2

The Dishwasher is responsible for the cleanliness and organization in the dish washing area of the commercial kitchen. Dishwashers will also assist with deep cleaning, grocery deliveries as well as other tasks detailed in the job description 

Duties, Responsibilities & Tasks: 

• Daily Operations 
• Demonstrate desired service behaviors in accordance with Relais and Chateaux expectations.  
• Receive, clean and store all products that arrive from the dock as per the chef’s standards. 
• Ensure all daily and weekly cleaning tasks are completed and up to standards. 
• Keep the dish area clean, organized and easy to work productively in. 
• Responsible for maintaining their workstations to the chef’s standards. 
• Clean, dry and polish dishes and plate ware. 
• Help with unloading and organizing grocery orders. 
• Daily cleaning and weekly upkeep tasks. 
• Ensure effective working relationships and clear communication is maintained with all colleagues and departments.  
• Ensure that all equipment, fixtures, and furniture of the department are kept in the best repair possible and are used in a safe and proper manner in coordination with the Maintenance Manager.  
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the floor in the kitchen 
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of outside deck areas with scrubbing and pressure washing. 

SONORA RESORT LIFE: 

Sonora Resort is a remote Resort located on Sonora Island in the Discovery Islands of British Columbia; this position is required to be on site during the operational season Mid April – October. Shift work is required; a regular shift is 10 – 20 working days and 4 non-working days and is subject to change during peak season; employees are expected to be flexible in their scheduling to meet the needs of the business.

Benefits:

• Accommodation: Complimentary single bedroom lodging (while on scheduled shift).
• Meals: Complimentary meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages from our Staff Kitchen (while on scheduled shift).
• Transportation: Water taxi transportation from Campbell River to/from the resort for scheduled work shifts.
• Staff are required to leave the island on their scheduled non-working days and are responsible for securing accommodation and further transportation thereafter.
• Staff amenities provided include; uniform, laundry facilities, hi-speed wireless internet, tv, internet phone system for North America, and access to staff fitness facility, hot tub and lounge.
• Opportunities to enjoy fishing and water activities when available as well as access to many outdoor activities including hiking trails and Florence Lake at the resort during leisure time.
• Spa: 25% discount on spa services and retail products.

The Spa Practitioner will have a passion for excellence in guest service and a strong background in delivering exceptional spa experiences. They will be expected to function within a team environment and provide a world-class experience for our guests.

Working Conditions:

Sonora Resort is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for its employees and customers. To achieve that goal, Sonora Resort has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees. Your employment with Sonora Resort is conditional on you providing Sonora Resort with proof, prior to an offer of employment, and in a form reasonably satisfactory to Sonora Resort, that you have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you do not provide such proof, an offer of employment will not be forthcoming. If you are unable to be vaccinated on the basis of a ground protected by applicable law, you may request an accommodation from Sonora Resort by contacting your hiring manager immediately to engage the Human Resources Department immediately. Sonora Resort reserves the right to request additional information and documents from you and to delay offering you employment while it considers your accommodation request. Sonora Resort reserves the right to amend its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy in its sole discretion

Contract length: 5-6 months

Expected start date: 2022-05-30

Skills & Characteristics:  

• Adapts easily to change; works quickly and accurately under pressure, tight deadlines and multiple priorities.  
• Strong analytical, strategic and creative problem-solving skills.   
• Demonstrated willingness to exceed guest expectations. 
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team or independently with minimum supervision.  
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels of the organization.  
• Effective decision making and problem-solving capabilities demonstrating sound judgement. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.  

Education & Experience: 

• Experience in a live-in resort environment is preferred. 
• High School Diploma required. Any additional education or experience in the Hospitality, Tourism, or related fields would be an asset. 
• Must be fluent in English, second language an asset.  
• First Aid certificates are an asset.  
• Current Foodsafe certificate 

Email your application to: careers@sonoraresort.com 

Include the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email

Hiring Manager for this Position: Justine Smith, Executive Chef

Post Date: June 13, 2022 Deadline for Application: June 30, 2022