Dishwasher - Cook's Helper

Amica Mature Lifestyles Inc.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Amica Somerset House in Victoria, BC is hiring a Dishwasher-Cook’s Helper. The role supports the Sous Chef in keeping kitchen equipment clean and in assisting with meal preparation and presentation to uphold a fine dining standard.

You will sanitize areas, help maintain health and safety, and work the 12:30pm–8:30pm shift from Thursday to Sunday. This entry-level position offers exposure to premium hospitality within a senior living community.

Qualifications

• Experience in dining environments
• Ability to prioritize and respond with urgency
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
• Demonstrated service orientation in hospitality

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and utensils under direction of Sous Chef
• Assist cooks with meal preparation and presentation
• Clean and sanitize all kitchen areas including floors and storage rooms
• Support health and safety practices and help uphold fine dining standards

Skills

Service orientation

Formal dining service

Prioritization under pressure

Dining experience

Job description

Job Description

DISHWASHER-COOK’S HELPER

Amica Somerset House

12:30pm to 8:30pm

Thursday - Sunday

$23.33

Established in 1996, Amica Senior Lifestyles operates over 30 senior living residences in British Columbia and Ontario, while continuing to grow in select markets. We offer Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options, along with Long Term Care (LTC) in BC. We combine expert care with unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities for a personalized senior living experience.

At Amica, our values are at the heart of all we do. We are privileged to spend our days enriching the lives of seniors, their families and each other. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those of all religions, ethnicities, people of diverse sexual and gender identities and expressions, Black, Indigenous, Racialized People, and Persons with Disabilities.

Become part of a team where you can make a real impact in the lives of others each and every day.

A day in the life of a Dishwasher-Cook’s Helper:

Under the direction of the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the cleanliness of all kitchen equipment and utensils. You will support the cooks with meal preparation and presentation. You will clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment and utensils, including floors, walls, and storage rooms, and assist with meal preparation and presentation, according to established methods and guidelines. You will support the kitchen team and contribute to the fine dining standard for food quality and presentation; promote health and safety in the workplace, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation; and support all staff to recognize and prevent unsafe acts in the workplace.

How do I qualify?

What we are looking for:

• Strong service orientation; knowledge of formal dining room service
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and respond with a sense of urgency when required
• Some experience in dining environments
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

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