kitchen helper

Government of Canada; Gander; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in Gander seeks a dedicated individual for food service duties. Responsibilities include cleaning kitchen areas, preparing and serving food, and managing supplies. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and at least 2 years of experience in food service. The role is physically demanding, requiring the ability to work under pressure within a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in food service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Physically fit to handle demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize kitchen items and areas.
• Prepare and serve food to customers.
• Manage food storage and cleanliness.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Team player

Efficient interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Conventional oven

Deep fryer

Electronic cash register

Food dispensers

Grill

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
• Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units
• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
• Load buspans and trays
• 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
• 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
• Sharpen kitchen knives
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit

Experience and specialization

• Conventional oven
• Deep fryer
• Electronic cash register
• Food dispensers
• Grill

Additional information

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits