food service worker

Government of Canada; Sidney; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Sidney, British Columbia, is seeking a Kitchen Support Worker to assist with food preparation, cleaning, and customer service in a kitchen environment. The ideal candidate should have the ability to effectively sanitize kitchen items, prepare simple food items, and manage inventory. Health benefits, including dental and vision care, are offered. This role requires on-site work with no remote options.

Benefits

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to clean and sanitize kitchen and food items effectively.
• Experience in food preparation and service.
• Capable of managing inventory and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize kitchen items like mats and appliances.
• Operate dishwashers and wash dishes.
• Prepare and finish simple food items for customers.
• Stock and organize food inventory.
• Resolve customer complaints and requests.

Skills

Cleaning and sanitizing

Food preparation

Customer service

Inventory management

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Sell merchandise
• Authorize return of merchandise
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Supervise and co‑ordinate activities of workers
• Organize and maintain inventory

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Vision care benefits