cook's helper

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work setting:

Rural area. Coffee shop.

Tasks:

• Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables.
• Carrying and replace linen.
• Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units.
• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs.
• Load buspans and trays.
• 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.
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors.
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit.

Equipment and machinery experience:

Conventional oven. Electronic cash register.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation. Public transportation is not available. Travel expenses not paid by employer.

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:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours. Day. Weekend.

Other benefits:

Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Supports for visible minorities:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities.
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.