Kitchen Helper

Job summary

Clean and sanitize kitchen areas, dishes, equipment, and floors; operate dishwashers and handle kitchen waste. Prepare and portion simple foods, replenish supplies, serve customers, take orders, and keep records of food quantities used.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs Load buspans and trays Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware Place dishes in storage area Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas 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 Serve customers at counters or buffet tables Stock refrigerators and salad bars Take customers' orders 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 Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

What you’ll do

Clean and sanitize kitchen areas, dishes, equipment, and floors; operate dishwashers and handle kitchen waste. Prepare and portion simple foods, replenish supplies, serve customers, take orders, and keep records of food quantities used.

Requirements

No degree, certificate, or diploma is required, and experience is an asset. The role is on-site; the employer offers youth-focused on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Dishwashing
• Cleaning And Sanitizing
• Table Setting
• Food Preparation
• Food Portioning And Packaging
• Customer Service
• Taking Customer Orders
• Food Stocking
• Kitchen Sanitation
• Safe Storage Of Supplies
• Knife Sharpening
• Floor Cleaning
• Inventory Recordkeeping

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Customer Service & Support