Kitchen Helper

Job Title: Kitchen Helper

Position Type: Casual / On-Call (days and evenings)
Department: Food Services / Dietary Services

Job Summary

The Kitchen Helper supports food service operations in a long-term care environment by assisting with meal preparation, food service, dishwashing, sanitation, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen. The role contributes to providing nutritious meals and quality service to residents while following food safety standards and infection-control procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisted with food preparation, including washing, peeling, cutting, and portioning ingredients.
• Prepared meal trays and supported meal service for residents.
• Washed dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas according to health and safety standards.
• Stored food, supplies, and inventory properly following food safety guidelines.
• Assisted cooks and dietary staff with daily kitchen operations.
• Followed Food Safe, infection control, and workplace safety procedures.
• Worked flexible shifts on an on-call basis, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Grade 10–12 education or equivalent preferred.
• Food Safe Level 1 certification is often required or considered an asset.
• Experience in healthcare, long-term care, or institutional food service is an asset.
• Ability to lift supplies, stand for extended periods, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

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