Kitchen Helper
Kitchen Helper
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$ 17 - 21
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Job Description
Who We Are
For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a worldwide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and shelter. In addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith and valuesbased organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:
The Kitchen Helper assists the Cook in preparing meals
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Willingness to work within the mission vision &values of The Salvation Army.
- Use a clientcentered approach by consistently demonstrating compassion respect and empathy
- Assist the cook in the preparation of specific food items and with the serving of food.
- Clean the kitchen and kitchen equipment as assigned.
- Wash dishes saucepans pots and utensils used in the operation of the kitchen.
- Follow work practices to ensure the efficient delivery of food services.
- Follow policy on the use of donated foods. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Health & Safety:
The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illnesses due to:
- Physical attacks by others
- Exposure to infectious diseases
- Exposure to toxic chemicals (e.g. toxic spills)
- Moving objects
- Sharp objects (e.g. needle pricks)
- Electrical hazards
- Repetitive strain injuries (e.g. back wrist)
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Governance Boards and Councils: None
Internal: North Vancouver Corps leadership and staff kitchen staff
External: Vendors donors volunteers
MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Reports directly to Kitchen Manager
Direct reports: None
FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:
- Assist with receiving and stocking food and kitchen supply orders.
- Minor material responsibilities e.g. proper use and safekeeping of purchased food and donations.
- Does not process any financial transactions with no budget responsibilities.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:
- Handle garbage
- Isolation and monotony
- Dealing with people with challenging behaviour
- Verbal abuse
- Exposure to toxic chemicals
- Various weather conditions
- Washrooms (i.e. Human waste being exposed to and reporting a washroom needing service)
The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Armys Mission Statement in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
- The successful job applicant will have completed Public School and/or High School plus culinary education/training courses
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
- More than three months of prior related experience including life skills and general familiarity with cleaning and maintenance procedures.
Skills and Capabilities
- Ability to operate industrial dishwashing equipment
- Moderate to high attention when using motorized equipment handling hazardous chemicals and Ability to use nonmotorized/genera cleaning equipment
- Understanding of various dietary needs and restrictions (glutenfree vegan vegetarian allergenfree etc.) and ability to prepare meals accordingly.
- Knowledge and application of food safety standards and sanitation regulations.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a teamoriented environment.
- Strong verbal communication skills to coordinate with team members and interact with diverse groups of people.
- Capability to adapt to changing circumstances in a fastpaced kitchen environment.
- Ability to efficiently manage time to ensure meal preparation cleaning and other duties are completed in a timely manner.
- Acute attention to detail is essential for food preparation cleaning and safety protocols.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues that may arise during meal preparation or service.
- As the job may involve standing for long periods and lifting heavy kitchen items good physical stamina is beneficial.
- Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion (i.e. The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $17.85 to $21.66 with a maximum of $25.99.Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
Employment Type
Part-Time
