Job Description

Casual

Effective start date to be determined

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Instructors and Production Chef, kitchen staff will perform duties related to the kitchen and bakeshop areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists with student hands-on learning and skill development Active supervision of students in kitchen, bakeshop and service area Assists in kitchen/bakeshop to prepare food in a bulk setting for cafeteria and catering Food Service Daily maintenance and cleaning of kitchen, bakeshop, and cafeteria service area including washing dishes/tools/equipment, garbage removal and sweeping/mopping of floors including in fridges/freezers Deep cleaning/sanitizing as required Laundering of all items Food production and service for school events Operation of cash register as required Receives incoming supplies, stores and rotates items, fill/stock/face/label/date product Adhere to department sanitation, safety, and dress code policies Other duties as required

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent Certificate from a Vocational Cooking School is preferred Has Food Handler Certificate Experience in a commercial kitchen/restaurant setting (2-year min required) Experience operating a cash register is an asset Upon hire, external applicants must supply a Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Search, and a cleared Child Abuse Registry Check, as conditions of employment.
Skills and abilities

Ability to be flexible and work as a member of a team Demonstrate ability to establish positive relationships Communicate in a pleasant, courteous, and effective manner with students and coworkers. Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy Experience working in a commercial or restaurant kitchen/bakeshop Experience working with students and staff in a fast-paced environment Experience operating a cash register Experience operating laundry equipment Knowledge of commercial tools and equipment Ability to meet deadlines Ability to work effectively with large groups of students Ability to follow a schedule

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Physical demands:

Able to work in an active physical environment that may require sitting, standing, bending, crouching, lifting (20kg), pushing, pulling, squatting, etc. (specific requirements will vary by assignment) Ability to operate/clean commercial kitchen tools/equipment
Working conditions:

Ability to work in an environment that may be subject to sudden temperature and humidity changes Use of PPE when using cleaning chemicals
The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the position identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent to the position.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $23.65 per hour

Work Location: In person