Kitchen Helper - Casual

City: Penticton
Program and Site Location:  24-Hour Supportive Housing Sites
Reports To: Site Head Cook
Term: Casual/On-Call
Wage: $21.72 to $24.87 commensurate with education and related experience

Position Summary: Work alongside the Head Cook of the Housing Facility with helping the marginalized community at an excellent level while maintaining and abiding by all standards, policies and/or procedures set forth by the ASK Wellness Society and any applicable government agencies. In partnership with the Head Cook manage daily kitchen activities, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking.  Service delivery is based on a client centered, non-judgmental perspective.

What We Offer:

• Competitive benefits including but not limited to dental, vision, physiotherapy, massage, and fertility upon eligibility

• Municipal Pension Plan upon eligibility 

• On-site training and development opportunities such as Violence Prevention, Cultural Awareness and 2SLGBTQ+ training

• A culture of equality, inclusion, and diversity including paid cultural sensitivity days

• Accidental death insurance and Wellness plan benefit

• Vacation entitlements for Part-Time and Full-Time employees 

Typical Duties Include:

 Kitchen Helper Responsibilities 

- Wash utensils, dishes and all kitchen equipment as required.

- Assist with meal preparation, service.

- Receiving, storing and organizing food deliveries following the required protocols and Food Safety standards.

- Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies that all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance.

- Keep cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours.

- Verify food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed.

- Assist Head Chef with menu creation.

- Evaluate food products to ensure that quality standards are consistently attained.

- Regularly monitor and inspect kitchen equipment, report any problems or inconsistencies to the Head Chef and make recommendations for repair or procurement.

- Ensure high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety are always maintained throughout all kitchen areas.

- Be prepared to work calmly and together with your team, paramedics, and police in crisis situations.

- When requested, be a member of the Society’s Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) team.

- Ensure compliance with all Society policies and procedures.

- Other duties which may or may not be outlined within this job description. 

Qualifications and Requirements

- Minimum of two years prep/cooking experience an asset.

- Formal culinary training is considered an asset.

- Advanced knowledge of food hygiene and safe kitchen practices including the use of commercial equipment and tools.

- Knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) an asset.

- Ability to work within a team-based environment.

- Understands and maintains professional boundaries.

- Must pass an acceptable criminal record check for the vulnerable sector.

- Occupational First Aid Level 1 and WHMIS Certification required. 

- Readiness to complete in-house online training within the first month of employment.

- Mental Health First Aid, ASIST, and Trauma Informed Practice an asset.

- As Program Participants are allowed to have pets, it is noted that this is a pet-friendly environment.

If you self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) and/or would like assistance with the application process, job readiness, interview readiness, or tips for resume and cover letter writing, we encourage you to contact us, and you will be redirected to careers@askwellness.ca.

The ASK Wellness Society is dedicated to promoting diversity/multiculturalism with inclusion as one of our Core Values.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

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