Kitchen helper

The Salvation Army; Halifax; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Halifax seeks Kitchen Assistants to support meal preparations and maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, experience in kitchen settings, and training in food safety. Duties include cleaning, organizing, and assisting with food preparation. Candidates must be able to lift heavier items and work in potentially stressful environments. This full-time role offers compensation between $17.11 and $21.38 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience helping in kitchen settings is required.
• Knowledge of the Canada Food Guide is necessary.
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
• Background Check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean and tidy kitchen and dining area.
• Assist the cook with meal preparations.
• Handle and process kitchen equipment and dishes.

Skills

Communication

Independent

Networking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team Player

Education

High School diploma or GED

First Aid Certificate

Food Handler’s Course

Tools

Dishwasher operation

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world‑wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith‑and‑values‑based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVES (MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES)

• To work and take pride in their work, while ensuring a safe healthy workplace.


• To see that all appliances and equipment are checked daily to ensure they are all operating correctly.


• To ensure that the kitchen and dining rooms are always kept clean and tidy.


• Wipe all dining room tables including staff lunchroom and counters.


• To assist cook in preparations for dinner and supper including assistance with the serving of both meals.


• To clear off dinner trays when returned and process them through dishwasher areas to be cleaned, washed and sanitized; in addition, all pots and pans are to be similarly treated.


• To sweep and wash kitchen floor regularly and such other times as may be required.


• To sterilize buckets in dish washing area at least twice per week.


• Wash the mop at least once per week in a javex solution after which it will be well wrung out and placed in a good position to dry.


• To assist the cook on duty by performing such duties as may be required and to assist him/her in the performance of his/her duties such as preparing meal ingredients for the cook, which includes washing, peeling, cutting and slicing ingredients.


• To clean and peel fruit and vegetables as required.


• To prepare for morning break at 10:00 a.m. and afternoon break at 2:00 p.m. in the main dining area. 7 Pm break for delivery to front.


• Clear dining area and wash dishes after breaks.


• To ensure that all garbage and recycling is removed as soon as possible but not later than the end of the day.


• To assist in the sorting of all donations and incoming orders and to place in appropriate storage areas.


• To assist in the cleaning and organization of walk-in refrigerators or freezers including rotation of stock.

• To ensure that the staff office and bathroom is always kept clean and tidy.


• To dress and present themselves in a professional manner when it comes to personal hygiene and grooming.

• Attend staff meetings when required.


• Attend all kitchen staff meetings.


• To support outside BBQ or luncheon for clients at least 3 times per year.


• Perform other duties as required.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY/FACILITY SIZE

• N/A.

ROLE COMPETENCIES

• Communication


• Independent


• Networking


• Interpersonal skills


• Organizational skills


• Team Player (Work cooperatively in a team environment)

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• N/A

EDUCATION (Qualifications)

• High School diploma or GED.


• Have completed training in Crisis Intervention, First Aid Certificate, Team building, WHMIS training, Food Handler’s Course.


• Able to take directions.


• Work independently.


• Proven experience helping in kitchen settings.


• A good knowledge of the Canada Food Guide.


• Operation of a Dishwasher.


• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.


• Background Check will be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The incumbent will on occasions work under the following disagreeable conditions: dealing with angry and abusive people, verbal abuse, and exposure to drugs and alcohol.


• Required to use and secure sharp instruments.


• Potential for minor burns and cuts.


• Potential for slippery floors. Slip resistant footwear required.


• Uniform provided and required on the job.


• Requires standard Workplace Safety practices be always used.


• Exposure to washing and sanitizing chemicals.


• Job requires significant periods of time standing and walking.

CONDITIONS OF EMLOYMENT

• Schedule may vary according to requirements of responsibilities – some weekend and evening work may be required.


• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.


• The ability to use kitchen equipment and appliances.


• Sound knowledge of food safety standards and procedures.


• This is a Full‑time position based on 40 hours per week.


• Normal hours of work are scheduled with the time of 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM / Maximum of 48 hours weekly (with flexibility expected).


• 2 paid fifteen minutes coffee breaks and one-half hour unpaid lunch break.


• Normal location of work is at The Salvation Army Halifax Centre of Hope, 2044 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $17.11 to $21.38 with a maximum of $25.66. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.