cook's helper

an nam holdings ltd.; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local food service establishment in Lethbridge, Alberta, is looking for a dedicated food service worker to handle various kitchen responsibilities including dishwashing, food preparation, and customer service. Applicants should hold a secondary school graduation certificate, have relevant food safety certifications, and possess strong interpersonal skills. This role offers part-time hours in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in food service.
• Valid Food Safety Certificate and Safe Food Handling certificate.
• Food Service worker certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Bring clean dishes and set tables.
• Operate dishwashers to clean dishes and glassware.
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items.
• Serve customers at counters or buffet tables.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen work surfaces and equipment.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Tools

Conventional oven

Deep fryer

Electronic cash register

Food dispensers

Grill

Job description

Job Details

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 10 to 18 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Responsibilities

• Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
• Carrying and replace linen
• Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units
• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
• Load buspans and trays
• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
• Place dishes in storage area
• Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas
• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
• 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
• Serve customers at counters or buffet tables
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars
• Take customers' orders
• 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
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food Safety Certificate
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Service worker certificate

Equipment and machinery experience

• Conventional oven
• Deep fryer
• Electronic cash register
• Food dispensers
• Grill

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?