Kitchen helper

Work setting

• Restaurant

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
• 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
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars
• 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
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Food preparation
• Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments

Equipment and machinery experience

• Deep fryer
• Grill
• Slicing machine

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Night
• On call

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend