Kitchen Helper

Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith
- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE SALVATION ARMY
VANCOUVER HARBOUR LIGHT
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world
Every Position contributes to the spiritual and social services mission of The Salvation Army
Harbour Light exists to restore hope and promote recovery in Vancouver's downtown eastside.
**JOB PURPOSE**:
The Kitchen Helper is responsible to assist Food Services Manager and Kitchen Supervisor with daily routine tasks to keep kitchen organized, clean and safe for food preparation.
**CHARACTERISTIC JOB DUTIES**:
Assist with sorting donation and liaise with the Loading Dock department
Regularly clean and organize food storage units including coolers and freezers
Ensure regular inventory of purchased and donated items is complete
Check compost, recycling and garbage bins around kitchen and replace if needed
Ensure the safety of clients through proper handling of food according food standards
Follow legislative procedures and The Salvation Army standards for clean and dirty dishes
Ensure appropriate disposal of food waste in accordance with regulations
Maintain a high level of cleanliness at all times within the kitchen and storage areas.
Assist with dishwashing duties when needed
Perform other duties as assigned
**MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL ATTAINED**:
The successful job applicant will have completed High School.
**SPECIAL LICENSES, DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS**:
WHIMS
First Aid
Food Safe
Criminal Record Check
**MINIMUM PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE**:
Three months of prior related experience, including institutional kitchen experience or equivalent.
**PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY REQUIRED**:
The performance of the job requires frequent amount of lifting, bending, stooping, stretching and standing and spending time in freezer. The incumbent is required to lift up to 50 pounds.
**CONCENTRATION REQUIRED**:
The performance of the job requires frequent attention to adhering to safety procedures and regulations, moderate attention when serving dishes, removing dishes and occasionally cleaning floors and kitchen equipment.
**RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES**:
The incumbent has very little to no input in financial matters.
**RESPONSIBILITY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES**:
The incumbent is responsible for his/her own time and effort only. He/She may demonstrate work methods to new employees.
**WORK ENVIRONMENT**:
The incumbent's work environment is typically in a kitchen in a ministry unit/social services facility.
The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:
Dealing with angry people
Verbal Abuse
Hot/Steamy environment
Noisy
Crowded in some cases
Pressure with timelines
**EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS**:
The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illnesses due to:
Physical attacks by others (verbal)
Exposure to toxic chemicals
Moving objects
Sharp objects
Electrical hazards
Injury from lifting
Falling on wet/slippery floors
Cuts, Burns and entering freezers
**PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES**:
The incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):
Universal Precautions
Use of rubber mats
Use coats provided to go into freezers
Use gloves provided
Immunization for Hepatitis B
Vaccination against Tuberculosis
**Compensation**:
The target hiring range for this position is $24.02 to $24.40 with a maximum of $24.77.