Kitchen helper

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 37.5 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Tasks

• Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units
• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
• 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
• Keep records of the quantities of food used
• Package take-out food
• Portion and wrap foods
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items
• Serve customers at counters or buffet tables
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars
• Take customers' orders
• 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
• Sharpen kitchen knives
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Equipment and machinery experience

• Conventional oven
• Food dispensers

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Initiative
• Dependability
• Positive attitude

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
• Do you live near the job location?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gratuities