Kitchen Helper

Shawnigan Lake School; Shawnigan Lake; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Red Seal support

WHMIS training

FoodSafe Level 1

Job summary

Shawnigan Lake School is seeking energetic Kitchen Helpers to join our kitchen team. This part-time role offers a wage of $21.42 per hour and requires flexible availability across morning, afternoon, and evening shifts, seven days a week.

Reporting to the Director of Food Services and Food Services Manager, you will perform dishwashing, dining hall setup, cleaning, waste removal, and light prep, with opportunities for culinary training and certifications.

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in Canada.
• Preferably 1 year of experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• FOODSAFE Level 1 and WHMIS are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Washing glassware, cutlery, plate ware, pots and pans.
• Setting of dining hall and related areas.
• Sweeping, mopping and general cleaning duties.
• Removal of compost, recycling, and garbage.
• Light kitchen prep duties; assist cooks as needed.
• Other kitchen duties as required.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Food Safe Level 1

WHMIS certification

Physically fit

Team player

Job description

Kitchen Helper (Part Time)

THE ROLE

Shawnigan Lake School is looking for energetic and enthusiastic Kitchen Helpers to join our awesome kitchen team! This is a part-time position in a fast-paced, friendly environment where you will work with our kitchen team team to provide a first-rate dining experience for our students, staff and other School guests.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Part-time. Shifts could be any of the seven days of the week: morning / afternoon / evening shifts. As our kitchen operates 7 days a week, we welcome candidates with flexible availability.

WAGE & BENEFITS

Our part-time Kitchen Helper positions offer a wage of $21.42 per hour, and the opportunity to join a supportive and welcoming team environment.

• We also offer professional development opportunities, supporting staff who are interested in pursuing Red Seal, WHMIS, and other culinary training.

Check out our video for a behind-the-scenes look at a career in our kitchen and the incredible kitchen team you will work with.

JOB DUTIES

Reporting to both the Director of Food Services and the Food Services Manager, the tasks of the Kitchen Helper include:

• Washing glassware, cutlery, plate ware, pots, and pans
• Setting of dining hall
• Sweeping, mopping, and general cleaning duties
• Removal of compost, recycling, and garbage
• Light kitchen prep duties; helping Cooks when needed
• Other kitchen related duties as needed

WHAT YOU BRING

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, preferably with 1 year's experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Calm under pressure, self-motivated, and able to work independently while knowing when to ask for guidance
• Strong communicator with a positive attitude and a team-oriented mindset
• Physically fit and able to handle long periods on your feet, lifting up to 50 lbs., and the fast pace of a busy kitchen
• FOODSAFE Level 1 and WHMIS certifications are an asset.

OUR SCHOOL

Shawnigan Lake School is a leading independent co-educational boarding school for ages 12-18 (grades 8-12) on Canada’s beautiful west coast. Our world-class facilities situated on a stunning 270-acre campus include ten boarding houses, a theatre, film lab, an observatory, salmon hatchery, rowing crew house on the lake, dance studio, state of the art Learning Commons and Library, recording studio, and robotics lab. Our diverse, inter-disciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.

Shawnigan Lake School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff (and volunteers) to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and a vulnerable sectorcriminal record check.

Shawnigan Lake School is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. If you are unsuccessful, please accept our appreciation for your interest.