Kitchen Helper

Kitchen Helper – MV Isabelle – NOC 65201

Business Address: #7- 38921 Progress Way, Squamish, BC V8B 0K6

Primary Location: Squamish, British Columbia, Canada

Hours: Averaging 40 hours weekly (overtime rate - time and a half)

Employment term: Ongoing to January 31, 2028

Contact Information: landseaemployment@gmail.com

About LandSea

Operating out of beautiful Squamish British Columbia, between the mountains, sea, and sky, LandSea specializes in providing workforce accommodation and catering solutions for projects in remote land and marine locations throughout BC and Western Canada. We believe in and strive towards, “creating good places for people to live. Anywhere.” Visit our website at https://landseacamps.com/

About Working on a “Floatel”

LandSea will be providing workforce catering and accommodation services for guests onboard the MV Isabelle, a 650-passenger “Floatel”. At work, the crew is provided with accommodation, full meals, and WIFI, and can access health/gym facilities when off work. We provide partial uniforms and help with the travel/reservations as needed to and from locations. Excellent Health and Wellness benefits are being offered.

Union Status and Collective Agreement

• Your position is unionized and falls within the bargaining unit represented by UNITE HERE! Local 40. The terms and conditions of your employment, including wages, hours of work, and working conditions—are governed entirely by the prevailing Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) between Landsea and the Union.
• Your base salary will be $22.45/hour. You will also receive overtime pay paid at time and a half for hours worked over 40 hours/week. There will be rotating shifts, and variable start times. You will be entitled to 10 days of paid holiday (or 4% of gross salary). Your compensation strictly complies with the UNITE HERE! Local 40 wage scale for this classification.

About the Opportunity

• We currently have Five openings for Kitchen Helper. This position is responsible for assisting in preparing meals and ensuring the kitchen, dining, and living areas are always clean and sanitary. This position requires the ability to follow directions and be diligent, focused, and consistent. Comfort with kitchen equipment and knife skills are required.
• Applicants must have minimum 2 years’ experience in a hotel or cruise ship and must have the ability to work long shifts, weekends, holidays in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Available to work multiple rotations. Must have good verbal and written communication skills (read, write, and speak English). Meticulous attention to detail and well-developed organizational skills. Strong work ethic with an ability to work independently, and as a team player who supports, motivates, and encourages others.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist cooks with basic food preparation, including food portioning and service.
• Support the kitchen and dining staff in cleaning and resetting tables.
• Assist in the kitchen where required during production.
• Maintain adequate stock of food and drink in serving areas and minimize leftovers and product waste.
• Clean and sanitize all kitchen work areas including all kitchen equipment and appliances.
  Clean and operate dishwashing machines.
• Clean and sanitize dishes, glasses, utensils, and cookware.
• Load and unload the dishwasher.
• Wash, sweep and mop floors/all areas.
  Remove trash and garbage and place it in designated containers.
• Manage and stock inventory for the kitchens, dining areas, dishwashers, cook stations, etc.
• Ensure courteous, efficient, and friendly customer and employee interactions.
• Follow principles of sanitation and safety guidelines in handling food and equipment at all times.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Qualifications

• Completion of High School, GED, or related area
• Must hold a valid food safety certificate.
• Must provide at least 2 professional work references.
• Must provide photo identification (PDF of photo ID) to verify identity during virtual interview.
• Work safely and responsibly
• Excellent people skills
• Team player
• Good written and verbal English

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch for long periods.
• Repeat the same movements including fast, repetitive movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 lbs.
• Use hands to handle objects and tools.

Certifications and other requirements

• MED STCW Basic Safety Training
• Marine Basic First Aid
• MED STCW Survival Craft
• Passenger Safety Management
• Security Awareness
  Vessel Personnel with Security Responsibilities PDSD
• Ability to clear a drug and alcohol test before hiring and potential random tests throughout employment with prior notice.
• WHMIS 2015
• Valid Government Issued Identification
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian, PR Status, or valid Work Permit)
• Criminal Record Check

The pay range for this position is $22.45 - $22.45.