kitchen helper

Government of Canada; Town of Westlock; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Alberta is seeking a kitchen worker to operate dishwashers, prepare food items, and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. No formal education is required as training will be provided. The candidate must be reliable, a team player, and able to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment. This role requires working on-site only.

Qualifications

• Will train experienced individuals for the role.

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware.
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces and equipment.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

Work location

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player