kitchen helper

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Restaurant.

Tasks:

• Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units.
• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware.
• 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.
• 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.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Standing for extended periods.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 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?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Shift.
• On call.
• Weekend.

Support for youths:

• 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.