kitchen helper

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

Job summary

A governmental agency in Ottawa is seeking dedicated individuals for on-site food service roles. Responsibilities include setting tables, cleaning kitchen areas, operating dishwashers, and preparing food items. Applicants should have a secondary school graduation certificate and be prepared for a physically demanding job in a fast-paced environment. Personal suitability traits include reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

Benefits

Public transportation available

Training provided

Responsibilities

• Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables.
• Carry and replace linen.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen items and areas.
• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes and flatware.
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Ability to multitask

Initiative

Dependability

Positive attitude

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

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

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

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available
• Willing to travel

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

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

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