Cook's helper

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
• 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
• Portion and wrap foods
• Serve customers at counters or buffet tables
• Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
• Handle and store cleaning products
• Remove kitchen garbage and trash
• Sharpen kitchen knives
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
• Food preparation

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Food Safety Certificate
• Safe Food Handling certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available
• Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Dependability
• Positive attitude

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Morning
• On call
• Day

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities