Cook's Helper

Fraser Health; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 29,344 - 41,794; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health in Abbotsford is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist in food preparation and production under the supervision of a Cook IV. Responsibilities include preparing salads and sandwiches, maintaining cleanliness in work areas, and delivering food items to nursing units.

The ideal candidate must have a Grade 10 education and a current Food Safe I certificate. The role offers a salary of CAD $25.82 per hour.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 plus one year's recent experience in food preparation.
• Current Food Safe I certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares salads, sandwiches, and cold plates by measuring and mixing ingredients.
• Assists cooks by preparing food ingredients and maintains cleanliness of work areas.
• Sets up meal trays and delivers food items as per standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability for the role

Equipment operation

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 10

Food Safe I certificate

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $25.82 - $25.82 / hour

Detailed Overview

Under the general supervision of the Cook IV, performs a variety of tasks including measuring, combining, grinding, blending and slicing food ingredients for food and beverage preparation and production. Provides general assistance in food production and distribution.

Responsibilities

1. Prepares all salads, sandwiches, cold plates by procedures such as measuring, mixing and blending.
2. Counts, weighs and/or measures ingredients as assigned.
3. Assists Cooks by measuring, combining, grinding, blending and slicing food ingredients, as directed.
4. Assists in vegetable and fruit preparation by washing, slicing, dicing and grating.
5. Removes and delivers food items from storage areas to work areas.
6. Packages, labels and transfers food items to freezer or refrigerator storage. Rotates food items in the freezers.
7. Delivers nourishments and floor supplies to nourishment kitchens on nursing units.
8. Cleans work areas including sinks, counter tops, machines, equipment, splash areas in accordance with established standards and procedures; sweeps and damp mops work area floor, as directed.
9. As indicated by the menu cards, sets up meal trays with items such as juice, milk, dessert, condiments, dishware, cutlery, napkins and portions out food and beverages on meal trays following food handling standards.
10. As indicated by the production sheet, loads pans of hot and cold food onto the food containers/carts, in accordance with established procedures and standards.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Grade 10 plus one (1) year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current Food Safe I certificate.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize work.