Restaurant Utility / Dishwasher

Job Description

• $21.79 / hour
• Weekend Required
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan after one year
• Employee parking available
• Employee Meal Plan

SSP Canada operates several restaurants throughout Toronto Pearson International Airport. Our Utility positions at SSP Canada have the very important role of keeping our restaurants and units clean and sanitized for both our guests and our team. If you take pride in maintaining a clean and safe space for guests and love the satisfaction of a job well done, we’d love to meet you!

Here are a few things you can expect as a Utility at SSP Canada:

• Create a positive guest experience by cleaning and maintaining hygienic work areas
• Maintain the cleanliness of all surfaces and equipment (i.e., floors, ceiling tiles, walls, windows, worktables, hoods, vents, grills, refrigerators, service counters, storage areas, etc.)
• Clear and reset tables in dining areas between seatings, as needed and transports service-ware to the kitchen for cleaning
• Scrape food from dirty dishes, pots, and pans and wash them by hand or load dishwasher and return them to their proper storage place.
• Clean equipment using specific chemicals to meet sanitary standards; may include the use of heavy equipment
• Load/unload supply deliveries transferring between storage and work areas
• Stock, date, rotate, and check the temperature of food items

Skills and Other Requirements

• Minimum 6 months' experience working in retail or food service environment
• High school diploma preferred
• Verbal and written communication
• Must be able to read, speak, and understand the English language in order to communicate with guests and receive instructions
• Experience in dealing with problems involving guest service
• Food handlers permit, as required by law
• Brand certification, as required
• Ability to stand and work in confined spaces 
• Ability to obtain Transport Canada Security Clearance
• Ability to lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs) and stand for long periods.
• Capable of performing tasks in varying temperatures, including cold storage areas.

SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, 2005 in our recruitment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including the interview and assessment stage, due to a disability, please inform us of your need and the nature of the accommodation(s) that may be required. 

This position is located in a secure airport environment and a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required. All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government-issued documentation required for airport security clearance. Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Further information can be found at: