cook's helper

Government of Canada; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Ontario is seeking kitchen staff to perform various tasks such as operating dishwashers, sanitizing kitchen areas, and preparing simple food items. Candidates must possess a Food Safety Certificate and a Safe Food Handling certificate. This role requires a positive attitude and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. All work must be completed on-site with no remote options available, and gratuities are part of the benefits offered.

Benefits

Gratuities

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 months of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Valid Food Safety Certificate and Safe Food Handling certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware, and flatware.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen, including work surfaces and appliances.
• Prepare, heat, and finish simple food items.

Skills

Client focus

Team player

Reliability

Ability to multitask

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Safe Food Handling certificate

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Conventional oven

Deep fryer

Grill

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Spanish

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food Safety Certificate
• Safe Food Handling certificate

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Conventional oven
• Deep fryer
• Grill

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available