Kitchen Helper

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory; Victoria; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory in Victoria is seeking a Kitchen Helper to support the Food Services Manager. You will assist the cook, help with food preparation, and serve meals in a clean, respectful environment.

Requirements include at least one year of kitchen/restaurant experience, Food Safe 1 basic, and the ability to read and write. You must provide safety boots, a TB skin test, and a Criminal Record Check.

Qualifications

• No specific academic education is required; must be able to read and write.
• One-year minimum kitchen/restaurant helper experience is required.
• Food Safe 1 basic is a requirement of employment.
• If applicable, Occupational First Aid is to be taken after being hired.
• Must understand and reflect the ARC Philosophy, Standards, and Tenets.
• Initially, must provide own safety work boots.
• Must provide verification of negative TB skin test.
• Must provide a Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook in preparation and serving of food.
• Washes all crockery, cutlery, dishes, saucepans and pots used in kitchen and dining room.
• Attends to bussing dishes from the dining room.
• Maintains dining room tables and chairs in a clean and tidy condition.
• Cleans kitchen floors and other specified areas.
• Assists front desk staff in fire emergencies.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food handling

Reading and writing

Education

Food Safe 1 basic

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Position Purpose summary

Under the guidance of Food Services Manager, the kitchen helper assists in providing food services and clean up.

Basic Functions:

• Follows the “Time Management Schedule” draft by the Manager: Food Services.
• The main function of this position is that of COOKS HELPER. Assists the cook in the preparation of specific food items, and with the serving of food.
• Washes all crockery, cutlery, dishes, saucepans and pots used in the operation of the kitchen and dining room.
• Attends to bussing dishes from the dining room.
• Always maintains dining room tables and chairs in a clean and tidy condition for all dining room clients.
• Cleans kitchen floors and other specified areas.
• Assists the Front Desk staff in Fire Emergencies
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• No specific academic education is required. Must be able to read and write.
• One-year minimum kitchen/restaurant helper experience is required.
• Food Safe 1 basic is a requirement of employment.
• If applicable, Occupational First Aid is to be taken after being hired.
• Must understand and reflect the ARC Philosophy, Standards, and Tenets.
• Initially, must provide own safety work boots.
• Must provide verification of negative TB skin test.
• Must provide a Criminal Record Check.
• Must reflect and understand the ARC philosophy, standards and tenets

Compensation:

The salary range is based on the Collective Agreement, not any other factors.

The target hiring range for this position is $22.53 to $23.03 with a maximum of $23.53.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.