kitchen helper

Northern Vision Development LP; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local firm in Whitehorse is looking for a dedicated kitchen staff member to handle essential duties including cleaning, dishwashing, and food preparation. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle physical tasks. Applicants must possess a Food Safety Certificate and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. This position does not allow for remote work and is located on-site. The company offers benefits including a dental plan, health care plan, and paid time off for volunteering.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Gratuities

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Must have a Food Safety Certificate.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize kitchen items and work surfaces.
• Operate dishwashers and wash dishes by hand.
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars.
• Keep records of food quantities used.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Ability to multitask

Initiative

Dependability

Positive attitude

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Tasks

• 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
• Keep records of the quantities of food used
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars
• Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
• 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
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Initiative
• Dependability
• Positive attitude

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other Benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)