kitchen helper

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work setting:

Urban area.

Tasks:

• Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units.
• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs.
• Load buspans and trays.
• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware.
• Place dishes in storage area.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Weight handling:

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

• 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?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Shift.
• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Night.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.

Health benefits:

Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).