Kitchen Assistant
- Kelowna, BC, Canada
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Who We Are:
At Canco, we’re Canadian born and raised. We are an independent chain of gas stations launched in 2016. A bold alternative to big-box retailers, Canco was built on a vision to become a leading gas retailer brand. Proudly local, we put people first and operate with honesty, integrity, and excellence.
The Role:
Canco is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Part-Time Kitchen Assistant to assist with daily food preparation and kitchen operations at our production facility. This role plays a key part in ensuring high-quality products are prepared efficiently and meet food safety standards.
This position is ideal for early risers, with shifts starting at approximately 5:00 AM and ending between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM, five days per week.
Daily Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare food items according to established recipes and production schedules
- Assist with portioning, labeling, and packaging products for store distribution
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards in compliance with provincial regulations and company policies
- Support timely production to meet daily order requirements
- Monitor inventory levels of ingredients and notify supervisors of shortages
- Assist with receiving and storing deliveries properly (FIFO practices)
- Operate basic kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- Participate in daily cleaning tasks, including dishwashing and sanitization
- Work collaboratively with kitchen team members to ensure smooth operations
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Supervisor or Manager
What You Bring:
- Previous kitchen or food preparation experience is an asset (not required)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working early morning shifts
- Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform light-to-moderate lifting
- Food Safe Certification (or willingness to obtain) is preferred
What We Offer:
- Consistent part-time schedule (5 days per week, early mornings)
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to grow within a fast-growing Canadian company
- Hands-on training and development
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Kitchen Assistant at Canco Petroleum will prepare food items following recipes and production schedules, then portion, label and package them for stores. The role also includes keeping workstations clean, washing dishes, and tracking ingredient stock.
Requirements
Canco Petroleum needs someone detail-oriented who follows instructions, works well in a team and is reliable and punctual for early shifts. Candidates should understand basic food safety and hygiene and be able to stand for long periods and lift lightly to moderately.
Skills
- Food preparation
- Following recipes
- Portioning and packaging
- Labeling
- Food safety and sanitation
- Food hygiene
- FIFO stock rotation
- Inventory monitoring
- Receiving and storing deliveries
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Dishwashing
- Cleaning and sanitization
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Following instructions
- Standing for extended periods
- Light to moderate lifting
Benefits
- Consistent part-time schedule
- Hands-on training and development
Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Manufacturing
- Retail
Keywords
- kitchen assistant
- food preparation
- food production
- food safety
- sanitation
- Food Safe
- FIFO
- inventory
- packaging
- portioning
- dishwashing
- early morning
- part-time
- kitchen helper
- production facility
- food handling
- cook helper
- commercial kitchen
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Paid training
Licences and certifications
- Food Safe
Tools
- kitchen equipment