kitchen helper
- Victoria, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Equipment and machinery experience
Transportation/travel information
Health benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Urban area
Tasks
- Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
- Carrying and replace linen
- Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units
- Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
- Load buspans and trays
- Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
- Place dishes in storage area
- Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas
- 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
- Serve customers at counters or buffet tables
- Stock refrigerators and salad bars
- Take customers' orders
- 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
- Sharpen kitchen knives
- Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
- Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
- Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Serving It Right Certificate
Equipment and machinery experience
- Conventional oven
- Deep fryer
- Electronic cash register
- Food dispensers
- Grill
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods
- Work under pressure
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Team player
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
- Gratuities
- Life insurance
- Other benefits
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
- Does not require Canadian work experience
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
More about this job
Responsibilities
The role involves cleaning and sanitizing kitchenware, surfaces, and equipment while assisting with basic food preparation and plating. Additionally, the helper is responsible for managing waste, stocking supplies, and serving customers at counters or buffets.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma and between one to two years of experience. A Serving It Right Certificate is required, along with the ability to handle up to 9 kg and work in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Dishwashing
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Table Setting
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Knife Sharpening
- Equipment Operation
- Food Portioning
- Cleaning and Maintenance
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Health Care Plan
- Paramedical Services Coverage
- Vision Care Benefits
- Gratuities
- Life Insurance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Serving It Right Certificate
- Conventional Oven
- Deep Fryer
- Electronic Cash Register
- Food Dispensers
- Grill
- Kitchen Helper
- Food & Beverage
- Sanitization
- Food Prep
- Hospitality