kitchen helper

Government of Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is looking for kitchen staff in Halifax. The role involves sanitizing dishes, preparing food, and maintaining a clean kitchen. Candidates should have a Food Safety Certificate and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to multitask effectively.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Vision care benefits

Gratuities

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience required.
• Must possess a Food Safety Certificate.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand.
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and equipment.

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars
• 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
• Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas
• Remove kitchen garbage and trash
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food Safety Certificate

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance