Kitchen Assistant

3 days ago

Markham, Canada The Village Grocer Full time

**DEPARTMENT**: Kitchen/Prepared Foods Department

**POSITION TITLE**: Kitchen Assistant / Dishwasher (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 preparation (chopping, cutting, etc.), inventory receiving & storage,

**Role Requirements**

Desire to learn and grow in a culinary environment

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 manner

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 team

**About 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._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $17.00-$18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Markham, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)

Work Location: In person

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