Kitchen helper

Tobermory; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

KIT’S KITCHEN in Whitehorse, YT is hiring a Kitchen helper to support daily kitchen operations. This permanent, full-time role offers a wage of $17.83 per hour for a 40-hour workweek. The position requires English fluency, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a Food Safety Certificate.

Candidates should be capable of long hours in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Responsibilities include dishwashing, food prep, stocking, packaging take-out, and assisting with customer service at counters

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and able to follow instructions precisely.
• Hold a High school diploma or equivalent.
• Have 1–2 years of related kitchen/food service experience.
• Must possess a Food Safety Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Carry clean dishes, flatware, and items to serving areas and set tables.
• Clear and clean tables, trays, and chairs in dining areas.
• Load buspans and trays for service.
• Operate dishwashers to clean dishes, glasses, and flatware.
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars; take customer orders.
• Prepare, heat, and finish simple food items; wrap and portion foods.

Skills

English fluency

Food safety

Fast-paced work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Conventional ovens

Deep fryers

Electronic cash registers

Food dispensers

Grills

Job description

KIT’S KITCHEN based in Whitehorse, YT is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Kitchen helper who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: KIT’S KITCHEN
Position: Kitchen helper
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $17.83 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Whitehorse, YT

• The candidate will be responsible for bringing clean dishes, flatware, and other items to serving areas as well as setting tables.
• The candidate must clear and clean tables, trays, and chairs.
• The candidate must load buspans and trays.
• The candidate must be able to use dishwashers to clean dishes, glasses, and flatware.
• The candidate must place dishes in the storage area.
• The candidate must replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas.
• The candidate must sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand.
• The candidate must clean pots and pans.
• The candidate will be responsible for keeping track of the food quantities consumed.
• The candidate will be responsible for packaging take-out food.
• The candidate must portion and wrap foods.
• The candidate must prepare, heat, and finish simple food items.
• The candidate will be responsible for serving customers at counters or buffet tables.
• The candidate will be responsible for stocking refrigerators and salad bars.
• The candidate will be responsible for taking customer orders.
• The candidate must clean, peel, slice, and trim foods using both manual and electrical appliances.
• The candidate must clean and sanitize the kitchen, including work surfaces, cabinets, storage areas, appliances, and equipment.
• The candidate must be capable of handling and storing cleaning products.
• The candidate will be responsible for receiving, unpacking and storing supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas.
• The candidate will be responsible for removing kitchen garbage and trash regularly.
• The candidate must sharpen kitchen knives.
• The candidate will be responsible for sweeping, mopping, washing and polishing floors.
• The candidate will be responsible for washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must have a Food Safety Certificate.

Work setting

• The candidate must work in an urban area.
• The candidate must be willing to relocate to the specified location.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• The candidate must have prior experience operating conventional ovens, deep fryers, electronic cash registers, food dispensers, and grills.

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate has access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.