Overview

Languages

English

Education

College/CEGEP
or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

Hot
Non-smoking
Air conditioned

Work setting

Urban area
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Coffee shop
Retail business
Bake shop
Bakery
Café

Ranks of chefs

Chef
Pastry chef

Responsibilities

Tasks

Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
Carrying and replace linen
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
Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
Prepare special orders
Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
Bake mixed dough and batters
Organize and maintain inventory
Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
Prepare dough for pies, bread, rolls and sweet goods, batters for muffins, cookies and cakes and icings and frostings according to recipes or special customer orders
Operate machinery

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Food Safety Certificate
Safe Food Handling certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of production art

Product packaging

Cuisine specialties

Szechuan
Dim Sum
Cantonese cuisine

Type of operation

Baking or cooking

Food specialties

Stocks, soups and sauces
Meat, poultry and game
Fish and seafood
Desserts and pastries
Bakery goods and desserts
Breads and rolls

Equipment and machinery experience

Conventional oven
Deep fryer
Electronic cash register
Grill

Area of work experience

Food services

Area of specialization

Kitchen

Additional information

Security and safety

Criminal record check
Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Standing for extended periods
Work under pressure
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to distinguish between colours
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Tight deadlines

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Tools
Uniform

Personal suitability

Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Reliability
Team player
Ability to multitask
Initiative
Dependability
Positive attitude
Flexibility
Accurate
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Judgement
Organized

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Supports for visible minorities

Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Creamy Rainbow Inc.

Open Positions

kitchen helper