Kitchen Helper

Algonquin Resort•Kingston, ON

2d•CA$18 - CA$18•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Helper is responsible for maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment, ensuring all dishes and equipment are properly cleaned and sanitized. This role involves setting up workstations, managing dishwashing processes, cleaning kitchen floors and equipment, and adhering to health and safety regulations. The position requires quick response to guest requests and maintaining a professional appearance.

Requirements

Basic reading, writing and math skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
Ability to work in fast paced, stressful environment
Willingness to work overtime
Ability to work in very warm temperature levels, especially in summer months
Exposure to common household cleaning supplies
Ability to stand, walk, carry or lift, and handle objects for significant portions of the day
Ability to carry or lift items that weigh approximately 5 to 25 pounds often
Communication skills for receiving instructions on kitchen equipment or supplies

Nice To Haves

Basic reading, writing and math skills, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Sets up work station as required to include filling dish machine, checking chemical levels, setting up flatware presoak, and gathering required set-up equipment for pot sink.
Rinses/ scrapes all dishes; washes dishes and flatware as each rack is filled; may put clean dishes in assigned storage locations.
Sweeps and mops kitchen floor at the end of each meal period and after spill, empties and cleans trash cans when they become full.
Monitors chemicals and water temperature during shift, changes water at specified intervals.
Cleans kitchen equipment such as hoods, filters, steam tables, bus tables, carts, ovens and grills; cleans and organizes storeroom.
Notifies supervisor of any malfunctioning equipment or unsafe conditions.
Responds quickly to guest requests in a friendly manner. Follows up to ensure guest satisfaction.
Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress.
Follows company policies and procedures.
Follow hotel safe work procedures and policy, including the use of personal protective equipment.
Know and comply with all Occupational Health & Safety regulations, as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Ministry of Labour.
Report all injuries or illnesses to a supervisor or manager immediately.
Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee by bringing health and safety concerns or issues to the attention of the committee.