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As a Kitchen Helper, you will play a crucial role in supporting kitchen operations by assisting chefs, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring efficient food preparation and service.
Job details
- Location: Coquitlam, BC
- Salary: 17.00 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employment: Full time Day, Evening, Night, Weekend
- Start date: Starts as soon as possible
- Vacancies 2
- Verified
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
Responsibilities:
- Assist chefs and kitchen staff with food preparation tasks, such as chopping vegetables, peeling potatoes, and portioning ingredients.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen area, including washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Dispose of trash, empty garbage containers, and ensure proper waste disposal procedures are followed.
- Organize and stock kitchen inventory, including food items, utensils, and cleaning supplies.
- Assist in receiving and storing deliveries, ensuring proper handling and storage of perishable and non-perishable goods.
- Support kitchen staff during service hours by fetching ingredients, setting up stations, and assisting in plating dishes.
- Follow all safety and hygiene protocols, including proper food handling and storage procedures.
Requirements:
- Prior experience in a kitchen environment or similar role is preferred but not mandatory; on-the-job training will be provided.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and willingness to learn and take direction from chefs and senior kitchen staff.
- Strong attention to detail, time management skills, and the ability to multitask efficiently.
- Knowledge of basic food safety practices and sanitation guidelines is advantageous.
- Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and perform tasks that involve lifting and carrying.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for career advancement and growth within the culinary industry.
- Positive and collaborative work environment in a renowned culinary establishment.
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
- Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
- Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
- Package take-out food
- Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
- Handle and store cleaning products
- Remove kitchen garbage and trash
- Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
- Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
Additional information
Weight handling
Personal suitability
- Reliability
- Team player
- Ability to multitask
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2023-12-20
Here are some frequently asked questions to help you gain a better understanding of this Kitchen helper:
- What does a Kitchen Helper do? Kitchen Helpers work alongside chefs and cooks, providing essential support by performing various tasks such as food preparation, cleaning, dishwashing, and assisting with kitchen operations.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Kitchen Helper? Their responsibilities include preparing ingredients, washing and peeling vegetables, assisting in food plating, cleaning kitchen equipment, dishwashing, and maintaining kitchen hygiene.
- What skills and qualities are essential for a successful Kitchen Helper? Essential skills include basic cooking skills, ability to follow instructions, time management, physical stamina, attention to detail, and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
- What tasks are typically performed by a Kitchen Helper? Kitchen Helpers assist in food preparation by chopping, slicing, and dicing ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, maintain cleanliness in work areas, wash dishes, and assist in storing food supplies.
- How does a Kitchen Helper contribute to the efficiency of a kitchen? They contribute by supporting chefs and cooks in various tasks, ensuring a clean and organized kitchen, helping maintain a smooth workflow, and allowing kitchen staff to focus on food preparation.
- What challenges might a Kitchen Helper face in their role? Challenges may include managing multiple tasks simultaneously, working under pressure during busy hours, handling kitchen equipment safely, and adapting to changing priorities in the kitchen.
- What tools or equipment are commonly used by Kitchen Helpers? They commonly use knives, cutting boards, kitchen utensils, dishwashers, cleaning supplies, and occasionally kitchen appliances under supervision.
- What opportunities for career growth exist for Kitchen Helpers? Experienced Kitchen Helpers may advance to positions such as Line Cook, Sous Chef, or other culinary roles after gaining experience and expanding their culinary skills.
- What advice would you give to someone aspiring to become a Kitchen Helper? Gain kitchen experience, demonstrate enthusiasm to learn, be proactive in assisting kitchen staff, and maintain a positive attitude towards teamwork and kitchen operations.
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