Casual Kitchen Helper
About The Position
The Kitchen Helper is responsible for assisting the Food Services Manager and Kitchen Supervisor with daily routine tasks to keep the kitchen organized, clean, and safe for food preparation. This role may perform other duties and other accountabilities as required and assigned by the Food Services Manager and/or Kitchen Supervisor. Kitchen Helpers may be cross-trained with Bus Persons and Dishwashers. Candidates must be comfortable with working in Vancouver’s downtown eastside and in a multi-program facility. Our programs include community meals, 24-hour and overnight shelters, residential addiction treatment, a correctional residential facility for men on parole, low-income housing, and other services. This position’s work environment is typically in a kitchen in a residential social services facility.
Requirements
- Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
- Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required. Criminal Record Review Program clearance is required for all positions at Vancouver Harbour Light.
- High school completion
- Current certification in WHMIS, FoodSafe, Naloxone training, First Aid with CPR, Mental Health First Aid, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training (or willingness to be trained)
- Six months of prior related experience, including institutional kitchen experience or equivalent.
- Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
- Must demonstrate a positive attitude towards the homeless and individuals with substance abuse and concurrent problems, including mental health concerns.
- Basic interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to follow instructions in verbal and/or written English.
Nice To Haves
- Additional language skills are an asset
Responsibilities
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness at all times within the kitchen and storage areas.
- Sort donations and deliveries; liaise with the Driver/Loading Dock Worker when they bring the donated and/or delivered goods
- Regularly clean and organize food storage units including coolers and freezers
- Ensure regular inventory of purchased and donated items is complete
- Check compost, recycling and garbage bins around kitchen and replace if needed
- Ensure the safety of clients through proper handling of food according to food standards
- Practice first in first out for all donated and purchased food items
- Follow legislative procedures and The Salvation Army standards for clean and dirty dishes
- Ensure appropriate disposal of food waste in accordance with regulations
- Assist with dishwashing duties when needed
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodation upon request
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
