General Help/Dishwashing

Compass Group Canada (Beaver) Ltd.; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 3 months

Job summary

ESS Canada is seeking a General Helper/Dishwasher to maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas, wash dishes, assist with basic food service tasks, and help receive deliveries. This role supports the kitchen team across stations and requires a valid Food Handler Certificate, strong English communication, and the ability to lift up to 40 lb.

The hourly wage is $28.26, with benefits after 3 months and Indigenous employment opportunities. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with food preparation in a commercial kitchen.
• Valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good command of English language, both verbal and written and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Dispense food for next day of production and plate meals.
• Dishwashing and other tasks as required.
• Perform general cleaning duties; remove trash and garbage to designated areas.
• Receive deliveries and help with basic food service tasks as required.
• Assure compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
• Work at various workstations including meal distribution area (packaging).

Skills

Food service experience

English language proficiency

Job description

The General Helper/Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen and dining areas. This position supports the kitchen team by washing dishes, assisting with cleaning duties, receiving deliveries, and helping with basic food service tasks as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Dispense food for next day of production and plate individual meals.
• Conduct work in accordance with safety standards.
• Store food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
• Perform general cleaning duties; remove trash and garbage to designated areas.
• Distribute supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
• Dishwashing and other tasks as required.
• Assure compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
• Ability to work in various workstations including meal distribution area (packaging).

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with food preparation in a commercial kitchen.
• You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to be able to manage workload.
• Ability to work both independently and in team setting as required.
• Good command of English language, both verbal and written and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Previous food service experience in healthcare, hotel, restaurant, or fast food is considered an asset.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Minor heavy lifting may be involved (up to 40 lb.).

Position Requirements

• Pass a Drug & Alcohol Test
• Shifts: Friday-Tuesday 11:00am-9:30pm (Off Wednesday & Thursday)

Perks

• Benefits after 3 months

ESS Canada is committed to building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities and supporting inclusive employment opportunities. Consistent with our Indigenous community partnership commitments and voluntary employment equity initiatives, qualified Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) may be given preference in the hiring process. Such applicants are invited to voluntarily self-identify and may be required to confirm a claim of Indigenous identity during the hiring process.

The hourly wage for this position is $28.26.Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicablepaytransparencylegislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.