Kitchen Helper

Job summary

Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, cookware, kitchen equipment, and supplies; clean kitchen areas and floors, and remove garbage. Assist with simple food preparation, portioning, and take-out packaging, replenish serving areas, and support customers at counters or buffets.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience No experience (will train) 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 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 Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Work under pressure Personal suitability Client focus Reliability Team player

What you’ll do

Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, cookware, kitchen equipment, and supplies; clean kitchen areas and floors, and remove garbage. Assist with simple food preparation, portioning, and take-out packaging, replenish serving areas, and support customers at counters or buffets.

Requirements

No degree, certificate, or diploma is required, and no prior experience is needed because training will be provided. The role requires reliability, teamwork, client focus, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment with repetitive tasks and pressure.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Dishwashing
• Food Preparation
• Food Portioning and Packaging
• Table Clearing and Setup
• Kitchen Cleaning and Sanitizing
• Operating Dishwashers
• Safe Food Storage
• Inventory Recordkeeping
• Customer Service
• Handling Cleaning Products
• Knife Sharpening
• Teamwork
• Reliability
• Client Focus

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support

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