Kitchen Helper

Spectrum Naan and Kabob; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Naan and Kabob is seeking a Kitchen Helper to support our busy kitchen by handling cleaning, prep, and stocking tasks. You will assist in meal ingredient preparation, pack-out orders, and keep the kitchen area clean and organized, ensuring smooth service.

A strong team player with good English communication will thrive in this role. Shifts include evenings and weekends in a fast-paced restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Priority given to candidates with kitchen experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Wash and dry dishes, utensils, and cooking instruments.
• Store utensils and dishes properly.
• Assist in preparing meal ingredients and packing take-out orders.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen area, including trash removal.
• Support staff by assisting with other tasks as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Team player

Multitask

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

The Kitchen Helper performs various cleaning, maintenance, preparation, and stocking duties in the kitchen. This role supports the restaurant staff to ensure smooth operation of the restaurant by stepping in and completing duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Washes and dries all dishes, utensils, and cooking instruments as prescribed by the company’s cleanliness standards
• Neatly stores all utensils, cooking instruments, and dishes in their respective places
• Assists in preparing meal ingredients and packing take-out orders as needed
• Cleans and sanitizes the kitchen area as required including the removal of garbage
• Supports other restaurant staff by assisting with other tasks as needed
• Performs other additional duties as assigned

Skills

Education

• High school diploma preferred

Skills

• Communication skills: to communicate with restaurant employees, management, and customers
• Customer service skills: use a positive attitude to assist and service customers
• Time management and organizational skills: to self-direct performance and fulfill assigned duties
• Team player: to create a seamless workflow especially during peak hours
• Ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations and multitask
• Strong command of English, both written and verbal

Experience

• Prior experience in a kitchen setting

Working Conditions

• Rotating shifts scheduled around and during the restaurant’s hours of operations including evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays
• Working under conditions of high temperatures
• Fast-paced environment

Efforts

Physical Efforts

• Must be able to stand, move, reach, and handle materials for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds

Mental Efforts

• Numerical accuracy while measuring ingredients and updating inventory
• Reading recipes and ensuring they are accurately followed
• Ensuring adherence to company standards, policies, and procedures while supervising kitchen staff