kitchen helper

Northern Vision Development; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local service provider in Whitehorse seeks a kitchen helper for a permanent full-time role. Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing kitchen items, preparing food, and maintaining a clean work environment. Candidates should possess a Food Safety Certificate and a secondary school graduation certificate. The position requires the ability to multitask and work in a physically demanding role with heavy lifting.

Benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Food Safety Certificate required.
• Secondary school diploma needed.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize kitchen items including dishwashers and floors.
• Prepare, heat, and finish simple food items.
• Stock refrigerators and handle food safely.

Skills

Client focus

Efficiency

Reliability

Team player

Multitasking

Initiative

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Employer details Northern Vision Development

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Job details

• Location Whitehorse, YT Y1A 0A1
• Salary 19.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime available
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

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

Work setting

• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

• 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
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food Safety Certificate

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Initiative
• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-10-17

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