kitchen helper

Government of Canada; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Terranova y Labrador is looking for a Kitchen Helper. Responsibilities include cleaning tables, operating dishwashers, and preparing food items. Candidates must have a secondary school certificate and experience in a similar role. The position requires physical stamina and an ability to work under pressure. A criminal record check is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience of 1 to less than 7 months in a related role.
• Ability to handle and store cleaning products safely.
• Criminal record check required.

Responsibilities

• Bring clean dishes to serving areas and set tables.
• Clear and clean tables, trays, and chairs.
• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes and glassware.
• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand.
• Prepare simple food items and package take-out food.

Skills

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

1 to less than 7 months

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
• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
• Place dishes in storage area
• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
• Scour pots and pans
• 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
• 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: Security and safety

• Criminal record check

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 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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