High Paying Job: kitchen helper Job in Canada by Smiley’s Family Restaurant & Lounge

Key Responsibilities:

• Food Preparation:
  • Assist in preparing ingredients for cooking, including washing, peeling, cutting, and chopping vegetables and fruits.
  • Measure and mix ingredients as directed by chefs or cooks.
  • Prepare basic food items, such as salads, sandwiches, and appetizers.
• Kitchen Maintenance:
  • Keep the kitchen area clean and organized by washing dishes, pots, and pans, and maintaining clean countertops and workstations.
  • Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and appliances regularly.
  • Dispose of kitchen waste properly and maintain garbage bins.
• Support Cooking Staff:
  • Assist chefs and cooks during meal preparation by fetching ingredients, tools, and equipment as needed.
  • Help with plating and garnishing dishes for presentation.
  • Follow instructions from kitchen staff to ensure timely and efficient food service.
• Inventory Management:
  • Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies, ensuring proper stock levels.
  • Help monitor inventory levels and report shortages to the supervisor.
  • Label and date stored food items to ensure freshness and compliance with food safety standards.
• Adherence to Safety and Sanitation:
  • Follow health and safety regulations and guidelines for food handling and kitchen operations.
  • Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and maintain a clean working environment.
  • Report any safety hazards or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.

Tasks

• Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
• 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
• Portion and wrap foods
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars
• 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
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player
• Dependability
• Positive attitude

Qualifications:

• Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred; previous kitchen experience is a plus but not required.
  • Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Skills:
  • Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
  • Good time management skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Basic knife skills and familiarity with kitchen equipment are advantageous.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift heavy items (up to 50 pounds) and perform physical tasks.
  • Capability to stand for long periods and work in a hot, busy kitchen environment.

Work Environment:

• Kitchen helpers typically work in restaurants, cafeterias, catering companies, or institutional kitchens. The role may require evening, weekend, and holiday shifts based on the establishment’s hours of operation.