Royal Botanical Gardens is dedicated to delivering high-quality dining experiences. We take pride in our commitment to cleanliness, efficiency, and teamwork in the kitchen, ensuring that every guest enjoys a seamless dining experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel under pressure, and take pride in maintaining a spotless and organized kitchen, we want you to be a part of our culinary team!

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Dishwasher to join our kitchen team. In this role, you will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing dishware, utensils, and cookware, ensuring a smooth and efficient kitchen operation. If you have a strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, and a dedication to cleanliness, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

- Load, run, and unload the dish machine efficiently.
- Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware and cookware for the dining room and kitchen.
- Ensure the cleanliness and sanitization of dishware, utensils, and cookware.
- Keep the dish machine clean and report any functional or mechanical problem to a Supervisor or Chef immediately.
- Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
- Clean and sanitize food, preparation, and production areas, as required.
- Transport product to RBG restaurant locations.

Knowledge & Skills:

- Knowledge of basic kitchen safety and sanitization protocols.
- Demonstrated experience working in a quick-paced kitchen environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow cleanliness standards.
- Proven ability to work well under pressure with bussers, servers, and other staff.
- Capable of performing high quality work while unsupervised.




- Demonstrated ability to effectively multitask and respond to frequent changes to task priorities.
- Ability to lift up to 50 kg.

Working Conditions:

- Indoor and occasionally outdoor work with exposure to temperatures associated with a restaurant kitchen.
- Number of hours per week dictated by operational needs.
- Day, evening, weekend and statutory holiday shifts required.
- Physical exertion such lifting, bending, twisting and prolonged standing on hard surfaces.

We Offer:

Competitive pay and opportunities for growth. A supportive and team-oriented work environment. Flexible scheduling options Ongoing training and development to enhance your culinary skills.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to bring your passion for cooking to our team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your resume and cover letter to www.rbg.ca/careers by August 13, 2026 explaining why you’d be a outstanding fit for the role. Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single PDF file.

At RBG, we celebrate diversity, innovation, and integrity. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to fairness, accessibility, and diversity in employment. Accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act upon request.

We utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance our recruitment process, ensuring efficiency and fairness. AI helps us review applications consistently, match skills to job requirements, and streamline communication. However, all hiring decisions remain under human oversight to uphold our commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. If you have any questions about AI in our hiring process, please contact [email protected] .

📌 Dishwasher (Burlington)
🏢 Royal Botanical Gardens
📍 Burlington