Description
The primary responsibility of the Kitchen Helper is to assist the Cook in preparing meals.
HOURS:
- 32 hours per week, includes weekends and holidays.
- Temporary position until Mar 1, 2022, with the possibility of an extension.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure the breakfast is ready to be served
- Gather all items needed – food, to-go boxes, Rubbermaid containers, etc
- Fill to-go boxes containers
- Arrange to-go boxes in a container
- Make coffee
- Prepare meals for meal program according to the menu provided.
- Ensure efficient delivery of all food services during shift.
- Dining hall
- May assist to ensure dining room is set up for each meal
- Wash dishware, silverware, pots and pans and other kitchen equipment
- Delivery of items
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- Help load and or unload deliveries
- May deliver prepared meals off-site
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- Follow procedures for appropriate disposal of food waste and cleanliness of kitchen and dining room.
- Participate in scheduled food services procedures for cleaning and preventative maintenance.
- Adhere to inventory control of food and equipment.
- Adhere to principles/directives of Food Safe in storage, handling, and preparation of food.
- Ensure the appropriate disposal of food waste following regulations.
- Prepare sandwiches for in house and school kid’s lunches
- Help the cook where needed
- Ability to lift more than 14 Kilograms/30 pounds
- Deliver and pick up food from various Vendors
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.
Education/Certifications:
- No specific academic education required must be able to read and write
- CPR, First Aid, and Non-Violent Crisis Training an asset
- Current valid BC driver’s license and clean driving record an asset
- Class 5 Drivers license
Experience:
- Preference is given to those who have prior kitchen/restaurant helper experience
Required Skills/Knowledge:
- Food Safe 1 basic required
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Adaptability to change and frequent interruptions
- Ability to lift more than 30 pounds
- Agreeable to a flexible, non-routine schedule
Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:
- Background check consent.
- A clear vulnerable sector screening.
- Successful obtainment of clearance through the Criminal Records Review Program
- Clean drivers abstract.
- Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.
The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.
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