Kitchen Assistant

Job summary

The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for preparing morning nourishment, managing food inventory, and ensuring the kitchen meets public health hygiene standards. They also handle meal service, dining room cleanup, and maintain accurate temperature and cleaning records.

Job details

Overview This position is Temporary Part-Time for approximately 12 months. Join Our Team as a Kitchen Assistant – Senior Day Program Are you someone who enjoys helping others and takes pride in keeping things clean and organized? Older Adult Services is looking for a flexible, reliable, and caring individual to support our Senior Day Program. As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play an important role in making mealtimes enjoyable for our participants. You’ll help with meal service and ensure our kitchen stays safe, hygienic, and clean. You’ll be part of a supportive team and report to the Supervisor of Older Adult Services. If you’re passionate about working with older adults and love being part of a team that makes a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you! Responsibilities Prepares coffee and muffins for the program’s morning nourishment. Manages and monitor inventory and informs Older Adult Program Assistant of products to order. Handles, stores, and labels all products properly and in accordance with applicable food safety requirements. Ensures disposal of expired food. Supports high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained throughout the kitchen to meet the required standards of practice prescribed by Public Health Services in the Region of Waterloo. Washes/sanitizes any dishes and equipment used. Completes temperature checks on food served to ensure program is adhering to safe food handling procedures. Maintains all up-to-date records including filing (e.g., temperature control requirements, cleaning schedules), and forwards paperwork to administrative staff as required. Ensures all equipment is in good, clean working order and request any repairs/replacements as necessary, in consultation with supervisor. Responsible for service setup, serving, clearing, and cleaning of dining room is completed. Clears tables following meals and sanitize tables. Follows established procedures during emergencies. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education Minimum High School Secondary Diploma. Experience Minimum 3 months working experience in a kitchen or in a food services environment working directly with food handling. Additional Requirements Valid certificate in Food Handling/Safe Food Handling. Hours of Work: Up to 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 9:30AM to 1:30PM. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Able to work independently under minimal supervision within the kitchen environment. Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

What you’ll do

The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for preparing morning nourishment, managing food inventory, and ensuring the kitchen meets public health hygiene standards. They also handle meal service, dining room cleanup, and maintain accurate temperature and cleaning records.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum high school diploma and at least 3 months of food handling experience. A valid Food Handling/Safe Food Handling certificate is required.

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food Handling
• Kitchen Sanitation
• Inventory Management
• Meal Service
• Food Safety Compliance
• Temperature Control
• Cleaning and Organizing
• Independent Work

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Social Services
• Hospitality
• Government & Public Sector
• Healthcare