Kitchen Helper - Gallery Lounge & Patio

Job summary

The Kitchen Helper is responsible for preparing ingredients and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen at the Gallery Lounge & Patio. They assist the Sous Chef with food assembly, dishwashing, and ensuring inventory is properly stored and rotated.

Job details

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus. The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC. Position title: Kitchen Helper Department: Food & Beverage Reports to: Sous Chef Supervises: None Employee status: Temporary, part-time Shift Hours: Monday to Friday between 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Compensation: $18.73 per hour This position is included under the MoveUP 378 Bargaining Unit. This position is in-person. Position Purpose The Kitchen Helper supports our Food and Beverage Operation at the Gallery Lounge & Patio. They are primarily responsible for preparing ingredients, and upholding the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen. The Kitchen Helper takes direction from the Sous Chef and prepares ingredients and other dishes. This position consistently maintains a “team-centered” atmosphere through embracing the mission statement and values of the AMS. This is an entry level position for someone who wants to get their foot in the door for the culinary world. Training will be considered for the right applicant who possesses natural talent, motivation, personality, work ethic and passion. Duties and Responsibilities Report to the supervisor on duty to receive work orders for the day Direct to other kitchen helpers in the completion of orders and review completed work Prepare ingredients to meet function specifications Demonstrate a good understanding of shelf life by checking fridges, labels, dates and rotating product Receive product and supplies in relation to store needs and stores them in appropriate areas Help maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen by sweeping and mopping floors and removing trash Wash dishes, glassware and other kitchen equipment Provide excellent customer service Work closely and cooperatively with the entire food and drink team Protect store inventory by providing excellent customer service, adhering to loss prevention procedures, and by sharing any suspected policy violations with store management Promote special services such as recycling programs Works with the AMS mission statement and values to operate a successful department Other duties as required Qualifications and Experience Previous experience working in a professional food preparation/assembly environment is an asset (e.g. Sandwich shop, deli counter, fast food, concession stand, quick service restaurant) Previous cooking skills or experience is an asset Basic level of knife skills is required Previous experience with food preparation or assembly is an asset Ability to develop positive working relationships within a team by helping out as needed or requested Ability to work in a high volume busy kitchen is required Ability to adapt to changing customer or service volume levels with a sense of urgency Ability to be cross-trained in all parts of food cleaning and preparation Flexibility for schedule based needs (evenings, weekends and holidays) Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job Ability to stand for 100% of shift Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team is a requirement TO APPLY Please submit a resume by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. Application deadline: 11:59pm September 28, 2026. At the AMS, we believe that a diverse workforce enriches our organization and we value individual life experiences, knowledge and self-expression that different people bring. We actively seek to create an environment where all employees, regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristics, feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. We warmly welcome and encourage individuals from any underrepresented group to apply for this position. We are dedicated to maintaining fair and inclusive practices in our hiring, promotion, and professional development processes to create the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Due to the large volume of resumes we receive at the AMS, we are only able to contact those we are interested in interviewing and cannot reply to email/phone/walk-in inquiries regarding application status.

What you’ll do

The Kitchen Helper is responsible for preparing ingredients and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen at the Gallery Lounge & Patio. They assist the Sous Chef with food assembly, dishwashing, and ensuring inventory is properly stored and rotated.

Requirements

This is an entry-level position that requires basic knife skills and the ability to work in a high-volume kitchen environment. Candidates must be able to stand for the duration of their shift and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food preparation
• Knife skills
• Kitchen cleanliness
• Dishwashing
• Customer service
• Inventory management
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Product rotation
• Safety compliance
• Ingredient Preparation
• Shelf Life
• Positivity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Management
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Cooking
• Mopping
• Food Preparation
• Loss Prevention
• Restaurant Operation
• Knife Skills

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Kitchen Helper
• Kitchen Staff
• Kitchen Helpers
• Food Preparation Workers