Cook's helper

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Will train

Work setting

• Rural area
• Coffee shop
• Restaurant
• Hotel, motel, resort

Tasks

• Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
• Place dishes in storage area
• Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas
• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
• Scour pots and pans
• Portion and wrap foods
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars
• Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs
• Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
• Handle and store cleaning products
• Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas
• Remove kitchen garbage and trash
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Dependability
• Positive attitude

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance