kitchen helper

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Tasks:

• Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units.
• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs.
• Place dishes in storage area.
• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand.
• Package take-out food.
• Portion and wrap foods.
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items.
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars.
• Take customers' orders.
• 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.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Work under pressure.

Personal suitability:

• Team player.
• Ability to multitask.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

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.