Come join our team!
We are looking for a reliable, committed person who want to work weekdays, weekends and holidays to join our team.
Position: Part-time Kitchen Help
Status: Union – Part-time, Hours per week vary
Wage: $18.58/hour plus .50 cent weekend shift premium.
Job Summary:
The Kitchen Help supports the daily operation of the kitchen during weekend and evening shifts by serving dinner, assisting with food preparation and meal service, and preparing food items for the following day's service. The role is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment, completing end-of-day cleaning and closing duties, and ensuring compliance with food safety, infection prevention and control (IPAC), and organizational standards. The Kitchen Help works collaboratively with volunteers to support the delivery of safe, high-quality food service for residents.
Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with:
Kitchen Duties:
- Comply with all Public Health, food safety, infection prevention and control (IPAC), and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Serve evening meals and assist with final meal preparation as required.
- Prepare food items and complete basic food preparation for the following day's service.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen, including appliances, equipment, work surfaces, utensils, dishes, and storage areas.
- Wash pots, pans, trays, dishes, and kitchen equipment using approved cleaning and sanitation procedures.
- Follow safe food handling, storage, labelling, covering, and disposal practices.
- Ensure food is stored safely and maintained at appropriate temperatures in accordance with Public Health requirements.
- Stock and organize kitchen supplies, preparation areas, and equipment to support efficient kitchen operations.
- Transport supplies and equipment between storage and work areas as required.
- Remove and dispose of waste and recycling in accordance with organizational and Public Health requirements.
- Complete end-of-day kitchen cleaning and closing duties in accordance with Public Health and sanitation standards.
- Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, and supply shortages to the Kitchen Supervisor in a timely manner.
Other duties:
Perform other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Supervisor.
Qualifications, Education &Experience: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Previous experience in food service, healthcare, hospitality, or a commercial kitchen is an asset.
- Basic knowledge of food preparation, safe food handling, and kitchen sanitation practices.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Work is performed in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and changing operational demands.
- Physical demands include standing and walking for extended periods, frequent bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lb (23 kg).
- Exposure to heat, cold, commercial kitchen equipment, cleaning chemicals, and other typical kitchen conditions is expected.
KCN is committed to providing equal treatment with respect to employment according to the
protected grounds established under the Ontario Human Rights Code. We will work to ensure
that our employees (workers) are provided with meaningful employment that is ethical and
fair, and is in compliance with all applicable employment, and human rights legislation.
KCN provides accessible employment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. We strive to
provide an accessible and welcoming environment for everyone by identifying and removing
barriers in our workplace and ensuring that new barriers are not created. The organization
ensures that persons with disabilities are provided with equal opportunities. We are
committed to meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities in a timely and integrative
manner that respects their dignity and independence. Accommodations are available on
request.
Pay: From $18.58 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Cooking: 3 years (required)
- Kitchen: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
