Kitchen Help Full Time

Vancouver Island Regional Correction Center; Victoria; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits right away

Opportunities for advancement

Contribute to well-being and quality

Job summary

Vancouver Island Regional Correction Center in Victoria, BC is seeking a General Help to assist with meal preparation and distribution to service units within the Center, performing sanitation and cleaning tasks as required.

You will follow the prep schedule, wash, cut fruits and vegetables, portion trays, store food safely, and assist with cart deliveries and cleaning duties; strong hygiene and team communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent education, training, or experience.
• Ability to pass a criminal record check
• Food Safe Level 1 certificate or provincial equivalent
• Effective written and verbal English communication
• Physical ability to perform job tasks
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good personal hygiene
• Ability to follow and receive instructions

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, and cut fruits and vegetables as per the prep schedule.
• Prepare, cook or pan food as per prep schedule.
• Count, weigh and measure ingredients for the production area.
• Store food following wrapping, dating, and rotation procedures.
• Portion meal trays and special diets as per schedule.
• Load and unload meal service carts to the pods.
• Perform general cleaning of equipment and areas.
• Maintain storage areas clean and orderly.
• Work safely with all equipment and products.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Physical ability

Hygiene practices

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Food Safe level 1

Job description

60701-Van.Island Reg. C.C | 60701
P.O. Box 9224 Stn. Prov. Govt
4216 Wilkinson Rd.
VICTORIA, BC V8W 9J1, CAN

Description

How you will make an impact:

You will complete a variety of duties in the preparation and distribution of meals to service units as per the requirements of that Correctional Center along with sanitation and cleaning tasks.

As a General Help you will:

• Wash, peel, and cut of fruits and vegetables per the preparation schedule.
• Prepare, cook or pan food as per prep schedule
• Count, weigh and measure ingredients for assigned food production area
• Store food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures
• Portion meal trays and special diet trays as per meal schedule
• Load, deliver, collect and unload meal service carts to the pods
• Perform general cleaning duties including carts, trolleys, dishes and pots.
• Maintain storage areas in a clean and orderly manner
• Work efficiently and handle all equipment and products safely.
• Perform other duties during off-service hours as required.
• Perform any reasonable request as assigned or directed by management in a suitable timeframe

About you:

• Grade 12, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Must pass and maintain a clean criminal record
• Possess a Food Safe level 1 certificate or provincial equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal in the English language
• Physical ability to perform all job-related tasks
• Ability to operate all related equipment
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, and organizational skills
• Must practice good personal hygiene
• Must be able to effectively give and receive instructions

Why Join Us?

• You will receive your benefits right away!
• There are opportunities to advance within on of Canada's largest food service companies
• Contribute to experience that improve well-being, satisfaction, and quality of life.
• We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where employees are values and respected

The hourly wage rate for this position is $19.76. 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 applicable pay transparency legislation. 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.