Job Description

Summary The Cafeteria Assistant, under the direction of the HR Director, will assist the Cook to prepare, present, store, and dispatch all food products. The Cafeteria Assistant will assist in planing weekly menus and place food orders. In addition, the Cafeteria Assistant will assist in keeping the kitchen and dining room clean in compliance with all health and safety regulations by ensuring adherence to all sanitary and safe food handling guidelines at all times. Education

• Grade 12 or GED
• Experience cooking in a restaurant or cafeteria an asset
• Food Safety course an asset

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Quality Orientation
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Operating Equipment
• Ethics and Integrity
  
• Knowledge of proper sanitation procedures and food safe guidelines
• Understanding of food handling and sanitation standards
• Effective decision making skills
• Ability to acquire and maintain relationships e.g., staff, vendors, and visitors
• Positive communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and a consistent display of professionalism
• Innovative, detail oriented, and quality conscious
• Ability to endure abundant physical movements in carrying out job duties
• Ability to take and give constructive feedback to other Kitchen staff

Accountabilities

• Ensure and provide consistent food preparation and the highest calibre of food presentation
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene is maintained in the various kitchen areas including refrigerators and storerooms
• Ensure that the kitchen prep area is maintained at the highest level of cleanliness at all times, especially during food production. This includes: any food spills are cleaned immediately, all equipment is cleaned on a daily basis, and there is no buildup of grease or other stains on all equipment. This includes but not limited to vent hood and grill top, deep fryer, fridges and stoves
• Ensure food is stored in appropriate containers, labeled, and rotated to ensure high standards of freshness, minimizing waste and maximizing quality
• Ensure refrigerators and storerooms are organized and maintained in the various kitchen areas on a daily basis and that all food products are stored in accordance with provincial regulations
• Take an active role in the production and presentation of all food products to maintain the best quality food style possible
• Clean the dining room and kitchen at the end of each shift. This includes but is not limited to sweeping and washing floors, tables, counter tops, microwaves, coffee area, garbage’s emptied etc.
• Conduct yourself in a professional and positive manner
• Help to raise the standards within the department and bring new concepts forth
• Strive to uphold a safe working environment and be Health and Safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining and improving a safe work environment
• Carry out other related duties which may be assigned from time to time
• Follow all food service standards and specifications
• Practice proper grooming, personal hygiene, and uniform standards

Work Conditions

• Ability to lift 50lb required
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work flexible work schedule, some weekends and holidays may be required, as well as mornings and evenings
• Overtime as required