Kitchen helper Job

Food counter attendants and food preparers prepare, heat and finish cooking simple food items and serve customers at food counters. Kitchen helpers, food service helpers and dishwashers clear tables, clean kitchen areas, wash dishes, and perform various other activities to assist workers who prepare or serve food and beverages. They are employed by restaurants, cafés, hotels, fast food outlets, cafeterias, hospitals and other establishments.

Food counter attendants and food preparers
Take customers' orders
Clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs using manual and electric appliances
Use deep fryer, grill, oven, dispensers and other equipment to prepare fast food items such as sandwiches, hamburgers, fries, salads, ice cream dishes, milkshakes and other beverages
Portion, assemble, and wrap food or place it directly on plates for service to patrons, and package take-out food
Use equipment to prepare hot beverages such as coffee and tea specialties
Serve customers at counters or buffet tables
Stock refrigerators and salad bars and keep records of the quantities of food used
May receive payment for food items purchased.
Kitchen helpers
Wash and peel vegetables and fruit
Wash work tables, cupboards and appliances
Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers
Unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, cupboards and other storage areas
Sweep and mop floors, and perform other duties to assist cook and kitchen staff.
Food service helpers
Clear and clean tables and trays in eating establishments
Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and in serving areas
Remove dishes before and after courses
Perform other duties such as scraping and stacking dishes, carrying linen to and from laundry area and running errands.
Dishwashers
Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans using dishwasher or by hand
Place dishes in storage area
Scour pots and pans, and may clean and polish silverware.

Overview
Languages
English

Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 to less than 7 months

On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities
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
Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas
Keep records of the quantities of food used
Serve customers at counters or buffet tables
Stock refrigerators and salad bars
Take customers' orders
Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
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
Handling heavy loads
Overtime required
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Standing for extended periods
Work under pressure
Attention to detail
Weight handling
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Team player
Ability to multitask