Kitchen Assistant
21 hours ago
DEPARTMENT: Kitchen/Prepared Foods Department
POSITION TITLE: Kitchen Assistant (Full-Time)
LOCATION: Village Grocer (Markham, Ontario)
TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Executive Chef, Kitchen / Prepared Foods
Scope
The Kitchen Assistant works in the Village Grocer’s Kitchen & Prepared Foods Department and is responsible for duties such as dishwashing, trash disposal, basic food preperation (chopping, cutting, etc.), inventory receiving & storage,
Role Requirements
- Desire to learn and grow in a culinary enviorment
- Fluent in speaking and reading English
- Available to work day-time hours.
- Can work extended hours on occasion
- Can work one weekend day in addition to four weekdays each week)
- Maintains a high standard of personal hygiene & appearance
- Adheres to company dress code (uniform, hat/hairnet)
- Maintains a clean and safe work-space environment
- Endure medium to high levels of physical exertion (standing, bending, lifting, etc.)
- Strong observational skills and attention to detail
- Observes company code of conduct, policies and store rules
- Food safety and handling knowledge
Key Responsibilities
- Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwasher or by hand
- Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition
- Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment
- Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in cooking and storage areas
- Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas
- Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, etc.
- Stock serving stations or cafe area with supplies
- Sort and remove the trash, placing it in designated recycling & pickup areas
- Clean garbage receptacles with water or steam
- Load or unload trucks that deliver products and supplies
- Move equipment, supplies, etc. to required locations
Working Conditions
- Inside, loud, hot, slippery floors, fast-paced in tight quarters
- May sustain minor cuts, burns and bruises on occasion while on the job
Success Factors
- Attention to detail
- Key communication skills required:
- Speaking and engaging with colleagues in a calm, effective and friendly mannero Listening skillso Critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve problems quickly
- Stamina: Kitchen Assistants often stand for long periods of time and are required to lift medium to heavy objects
- Understands and follows written and verbal direction explicitly and asks for clarification when necessary
- Job Commitment: Punctual and able to work variable shifts as assigned by the department manager
- Role Engagement: Ability to work with a positive attitude and a high level of energy
- Responsibility Success: Effectively manage and complete all aspects of key responsibilities
- Collaborative Approach: Works well with others and enjoys being part of a teamAbout The Village Grocer:
The Village Grocer has been a purveyor of quality foods in the Markham community for over 30 years. Started in 1986 by Evan & Cathy MacDonald, the company’s focus is to provide customers with wholesome & quality foods together with a high level of personalized service. The Village Grocer experience includes a full range of unique, every day and gourmet food offerings in a friendly retail-shopping environment that exudes discovery for the shopper. Under the banner “Great People, Quality Food” the Village Grocer provides consumers with quality food options beyond conventional food retailers.
The Village Grocer is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of The Village Grocer to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.
Work remotely
- No
**Salary**: $17.50 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Yes, protocols are in place for staff and customers.
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