kitchen helper

Creamy Rainbow Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local cafe in Halifax is seeking an experienced chef to prepare and cook a variety of specialty foods, including Szechuan and Cantonese dishes. Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in a kitchen environment and hold a Food Safety Certificate. The role involves physical tasks, working in a fast-paced environment, and training other staff. Join us to create delightful dining experiences with a focus on quality and service.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a cooking environment.
• Ability to handle and prepare various types of food.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals and specialty foods.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen work surfaces and equipment.
• Train staff in food preparation and handling.
• Keep records of food usage.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Ability to multitask

Initiative

Dependability

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Tools

Conventional oven

Deep fryer

Electronic cash register

Grill

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience
  
  

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.

Work site environment

• Hot
• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned
  
  

Work setting

• Urban area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Coffee shop
• Retail business
• Bake shop
• Bakery
• Café
  
  

Ranks of chefs

• Chef
• Pastry chef
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
• Carrying and replace linen
• 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
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Prepare special orders
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• Bake mixed dough and batters
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders
• Operate machinery
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food Safety Certificate
• Safe Food Handling certificate
  
  

Experience and specialization

Type of production art

• Product packaging
  
  

Cuisine specialties

• Szechuan
• Dim Sum
• Cantonese cuisine
  
  

Type of operation

• Baking or cooking
  
  

Food specialties

• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Meat, poultry and game
• Fish and seafood
• Desserts and pastries
• Bakery goods and desserts
• Breads and rolls
  
  

Equipment and machinery experience

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

Area of work experience

• Food services
  
  

Area of specialization

• Kitchen
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Basic security clearance
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Tight deadlines
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Uniform
  
  

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Initiative
• Dependability
• Positive attitude
• Flexibility
• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized