cook's helper

Royal Botanical Gardens; Burlington; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Un jardin botanique est à la recherche d'un employé temporaire pour des tâches de nettoyage et de préparation alimentaire. Le candidat doit avoir un certificat de manipulation des aliments et être capable de travailler dans un environnement rapide. Des compétences interpersonnelles et un bon sens du détail sont essentiels. Ce poste est idéal pour ceux qui aiment travailler en équipe et qui ont un bon niveau d'initiative.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

On-site recreation and activities

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize items in the kitchen.
• Operate dishwashers and wash dishes.
• Prepare and portion food items.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Safe Food Handling certificate

Job description

Overview

Durée de l'emploi : Temporaire
Langue de travail : Anglais
Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Urban area

Tasks

• Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units
• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
• Place dishes in storage area
• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
• Keep records of the quantities of food used
• Package take-out food
• Portion and wrap foods
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars
• 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
• Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas
• Remove kitchen garbage and trash
• Sharpen kitchen knives
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Safe Food Handling certificate

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Initiative
• Dependability
• Positive attitude

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities