Kitchen Helper - Commissary Kitchen

Alma Mater Society of UBC Vancouver; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Alma Mater Society of UBC Vancouver is seeking a Kitchen Helper to support the Commissary Kitchen operation in a seasonal, hourly role. The incumbent prepares ingredients, maintains cleanliness, and follows the Chef de Cuisine's directions to support a team-focused environment.

The position is in-person, works Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, and offers a starting wage of $18.73 per hour. Training opportunities are available for motivated applicants.

Qualifications

• Previous professional food preparation/assembly experience is an asset.
• Basic knife skills required.
• Ability to work in a high-volume kitchen.
• Willingness to be cross-trained in cleaning and prep tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive work orders from supervisor on duty.
• Assist in ingredient prep and assembly as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area.
• Wash dishes and kitchen equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with the food and beverage team to ensure smooth operation.
• Support inventory and loss prevention practices.
• Contribute to recycling programs and uphold AMS values.

Skills

Knife skills

Teamwork

High-volume environment

Food handling basics

Stamina

Flexible scheduling

Job description

Position title: Kitchen Helper

Department: Food & Beverage

Reports to: Chef de Cuisine

Supervises: None

Employee status: Seasonal, hourly until December 31, 2026

Shift Schedule : Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hours per week: Varies based on business needs
Compensation: $18.73 per hour

This position is included under the MoveUP 378 Bargaining Unit. This position is in-person.

Position Purpose

The Kitchen Helper supports our Food and Beverage operation in the Commissary Kitchen. They are primarily responsible for preparing ingredients, and upholding the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen. The Kitchen Helper takes direction from the Chef de Cuisine and prepares ingredients and other dishes. This position consistently maintains a “team-centered” atmosphere through embracing the mission statement and values of the AMS. This is an entry level position for someone who wants to get their foot in the door for the culinary world. Training will be considered for the right applicant who possesses natural talent, motivation, personality, work ethic and passion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to the supervisor on duty to receive work orders for the day
• Direct to other kitchen helpers in the completion of orders and review completed work
• Prepare ingredients to meet function specifications
• Demonstrate a good understanding of shelf life by checking fridges, labels, dates and rotating product
• Receive product and supplies in relation to store needs and stores them in appropriate areas
• Help maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen by sweeping and mopping floors and removing trash
• Wash dishes, glassware and other kitchen equipment
• Work closely and cooperatively with the entire food and drink team
• Protect store inventory by providing excellent customer service, adhering to loss prevention procedures, and by sharing any suspected policy violations with store management
• Promote special services such as recycling programs
• Works with the AMS mission statement and values to operate a successful department
• Other duties as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience working in a professional food preparation/assembly environment is an asset (e.g. Sandwich shop, deli counter, fast food, concession stand, quick service restaurant)
• Previous cooking skills or experience is an asset
• Basic level of knife skills is required
• Previous experience with food preparation or assembly is an asset
• Ability to develop positive working relationships within a team by helping out as needed or requested
• Ability to work in a high volume busy kitchen is required
• Ability to adapt to changing customer or service volume levels with a sense of urgency
• Ability to be cross-trained in all parts of food cleaning and preparation
• Flexibility for schedule based needs (evenings, weekends and holidays)
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job
• Ability to stand for 100% of shift
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team is a requirement