Kitchen Helper

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

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation upon request

Job summary

The Salvation Army Victoria site is seeking a Kitchen Helper under the supervision of the Food Services Manager to assist with food preparation and cleaning tasks in the kitchen and dining area.

Responsibilities include washing dishes, bussing, maintaining a clean dining room, and assisting in emergencies. Prior kitchen/restaurant experience and Food Safe 1 are required; negative TB test and a police check are also needed.

Qualifications

• No specific academic education is required; reading and writing ability is needed.
• Minimum one year of kitchen/restaurant helper experience is required.
• Food Safe 1 certification is required.
• A Criminal Record Check is required.
• A negative TB skin test is required.
• First Aid training may be required after hiring.
• Applicants may need to provide safety boots.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook in food preparation and serving.
• Wash crockery, cutlery, and pots used in the kitchen and dining room.
• Buss dining room tables and maintain a clean dining area.
• Clean kitchen floors and adjacent areas.
• Assist Front Desk staff in fire emergencies as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading and writing

Kitchen experience

Food safety

First aid awareness

TB test negative

Criminal record check

Safety boots

Education

No specific academic education

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.

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

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

Compensation

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.