Porter/dishwasher

2 months ago


Nepean, Canada Indigenous Experiences Mādahòkì Farm Full time

**About us**

Indigenous Experiences/Mādahòkì Farm has built a strong reputation for creating authentic experiences that showcase culture, history, food, music, art, fashion, dance and even entrepreneurship that is reflective and respectful of Canada’s diverse Indigenous heritage.

Mādahòkì Farm provides impressive and fresh Indigenous inspired catering options for on-site and off-site events. We provide impressive catering services and tour group menus featuring traditional Indigenous foods served in a contemporary style that can range from a casual summer barbeque to a formal native fusion dinner and everything in between. Our professional team of Indigenous chefs, cooks and servers are proud to serve fresh, high-quality food that is Indigenous and locally sourced where possible; with a friendly service that is reflective of our culture and hospitality.

**Overview**:
**Duties**:

- Ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen and all items used in the delivery of service to the standards expected by Indigenous Experiences.
- Follow daily, weekly and regular cleaning and sanitization standards of the kitchen.
- Clean and sanitize dishes, cookware, and utensils.
- Clean and sanitize food preparation workstations.
- Ensure that there is no contamination from other areas of the farm brought into the kitchen.
- Contribute to the provision of a healthy, safe and well-maintained environment and ensuring all kitchen tools and equipment, serving areas are free from harmful bacteria or other contaminants.
- Follow all food health and safety requirements, including wearing the appropriate PPE.
- Adhere to the dress code as defined and in accordance with Indigenous Experiences’ policies.
- Assist with the unloading of deliveries and their proper storage. (up to 50lbs)
- Be available for and attend monthly kitchen/culinary team meetings as requested.
- Assist in arranging tables and chairs to the configuration specified by the ambassador team for the event.
- Support the Banquet and Catering Assistant in arranging food serving tables, cutlery and glassware for events.
- Maintain a professional demeanor when speaking to guests.
- Assisting with basic food preparation as needed.

**Skills**:

- Physical ability to stand for an entire shift and lift 50+ pounds.
- Be prepared to work in different environments.
- Willingness to work weekends, nights and early mornings. Willing to work long and/or extended hours.
- Strong team player.
- Good communication skills.
- Dependable and reliable with the ability to take and follow directions.
- Adaptable and flexible.
- Proficient in English with an Indigenous language and/or French as an asset.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Hard working with the ability to take directions.
- Adaptable and flexible.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $17.50-$19.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 30 per week

Work Location: In person