Kitchen Assistant
About The Position
IISD Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA) is the world’s freshwater laboratory. A series of 58 lakes and their watersheds in northwestern Ontario, Canada, IISD-ELA is the only place in the world where scientists can research on and manipulate real lakes to build a more accurate and complete picture of what human activity is doing to freshwater lakes. The findings from over 50 years of ground-breaking research have rewritten environmental policy around the world—from mitigating algal blooms to reducing how much mercury gets into our waterways—and aim to keep fresh water clean around the world for generations to come. IISD-ELA is operated by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)—an independent think tank headquartered in Winnipeg situated on Treaty 1 Territory—the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininiw (Cree), Anisininew (Ojibwe Cree), Dene, and Dakota Nations, and the homeland of the Red River Métis Nation. The IISD-ELA field station is situated on the traditional land of the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty 3 Territory and the homeland of the Métis Nation.
Requirements
- Standing for long periods of time.
- Frequently lifting objects weighing approximately 16 kg to unload food supply trucks and organize kitchen inventory.
- Frequently reaching below the waist and above the shoulder.
- Repetitive movements with the hands in food preparation.
- Ability to hear, understand and follow verbal instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to read and understand food product labels and safety instructions.
- Ability to work split shifts within the kitchen team schedule.
- Ability to work safely in close quarters and congested areas.
- Ability and willingness to travel, work, and live in a remote field station in dormitory-style accommodation.
- Candidates must hold appropriate work authorization for Canada.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in culinary arts should be highlighted in the application.
Responsibilities
- Accountable and responsible for maintaining a culture of safety and nutrition.
- Safely operating kitchen equipment for food preparation (cleaning, peeling, chopping, measuring, cooking, baking) and portioning.
- Proper food storage and rotation of kitchen inventory.
- Cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing food storage and serving areas.
- Assisting in serving meals in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Cleaning the kitchen, dining hall, and washroom as assigned.
- Removing trash, recycling, and composting to designated areas.
- Adopting all COVID-19 protocols and procedures of the facility.
Benefits
- Room and board are provided, including Internet and laundry facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
