Kitchen helper

Government of Canada; Town of Hinton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Canada seeks a kitchen worker for a fast-paced restaurant environment. Responsibilities include cleaning, sanitizing, food preparation, and operating kitchen appliances. Candidates should be reliable and able to multitask, with no formal education required. Experience in a similar setting is advantageous. This position requires hands-on involvement and attention to detail in food handling and hygiene practices.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• Experience in a restaurant setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize kitchen items and work surfaces.
• Operate dishwashers and other kitchen appliances.
• Prepare and portion food items.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Ability to multitask

Tools

Deep fryer

Grill

Slicing machine

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities Tasks

• Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Food preparation
• Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments

Equipment and machinery experience

• Deep fryer
• Grill
• Slicing machine

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask