Dishwasher - Cook's Helper

Job summary

The dishwasher and cook's helper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen equipment and utensils while supporting the culinary team with meal preparation. They must ensure compliance with health and safety standards and contribute to the overall food quality and presentation in a fine dining setting.

Job details

Job Description DISHWASHER-COOK’S HELPER Amica Credit Mills Part Time $18.50 Established in 1996, Amica Senior Lifestyles operates over 30 senior living residences in British Columbia and Ontario, while continuing to grow in select markets. We offer Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options, along with Long Term Care (LTC) in BC. We combine expert care with unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities for a personalized senior living experience. At Amica, our values are at the heart of all we do. We are privileged to spend our days enriching the lives of seniors, their families and each other. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those of all religions, ethnicities, people of diverse sexual and gender identities and expressions, Black, Indigenous, Racialized People, and Persons with Disabilities. Become part of a team where you can make a real impact in the lives of others each and every day. A day in the life of a Dishwasher-Cook’s Helper: Under the direction of the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the cleanliness of all kitchen equipment and utensils. You will support the cooks with meal preparation and presentation. You will clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment and utensils, including floors, walls, and storage rooms, and assist with meal preparation and presentation, according to established methods and guidelines. You will support the kitchen team and contribute to the fine dining standard for food quality and presentation; promote health and safety in the workplace, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation; and support all staff to recognize and prevent unsafe acts in the workplace. How do I qualify? What we are looking for: Strong service orientation; knowledge of formal dining room service Demonstrated ability to prioritize and respond with a sense of urgency when required Some experience in dining environments Flexibility to work a variety of shifts Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted. #DirectService-Hiring-Amica #LI-DNI

What you’ll do

The dishwasher and cook's helper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen equipment and utensils while supporting the culinary team with meal preparation. They must ensure compliance with health and safety standards and contribute to the overall food quality and presentation in a fine dining setting.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a strong service orientation and knowledge of formal dining room service. The role requires the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and the flexibility to work a variety of shifts.

Listed skills

• Cleaning · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Kitchen sanitation
• Food preparation
• Meal presentation
• Cleaning
• Kitchen equipment maintenance
• Service orientation
• Formal dining service
• Prioritization
• Health and safety compliance
• Health And Safety Standards
• Food Quality Assurance And Control
• Meal Planning And Preparation
• Assisted Living
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Legislation
• Long-Term Care
• Senior Living

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Social Services
• Cook/Dishwasher
• Dishwasher
• Kitchen Helpers
• Dishwashers