Kitchen Assistant

**Job Title**: Kitchen Assistant

**Department/Functional Area**: Food Services

**FT/PT**: Part Time

**Reports To**: Head Chef

Rosseau Lake College (RLC) is a small independent, co-ed, day and boarding school, teaching Grades 7 through 12 in a personalized and attentive learning environment. As a post-secondary preparatory school, RLC is known for cultivating a close-knit community atmosphere in which students learn, thrive, and prepare for their future.

**PURPOSE**

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join our team. The Kitchen Assistant will assist the Chef in preparing and cooking meals, cleaning and maintaining the kitchen, and ensuring that all food safety standards are met.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assist the Chef in preparing and cooking meals
- Clean and maintain the kitchen and dining hall, including washing dishes, sweeping and mopping floors, and wiping down surfaces
- Ensure that all food safety standards are met, including proper storage and handling of food
- Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies as needed
- Follow all health and safety regulations

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**

**Education / Experience**
- Previous experience working in a kitchen preferred
- No specific educational requirement; on-the-job training is typically provided.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently
- Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**
- Ability to perform well under pressure and work quickly and efficiently
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to enjoy working with others
- Keenness to follow instructions and prepare ingredients according to the Chef’s instructions
- Remarkable organization skills and the ability to keep track of kitchen inventory
- Knowledge of cooking techniques and methods
- Understanding of health and safety regulations regarding food preparation and storage
- Basic understanding of how to use kitchen equipment

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

Ability to stand for long periods

Ability to lift to 50 pounds

Ability to work in a hot and humid environment

Rosseau Lake College offers a comprehensive compensation package and the opportunity to work with an exceptional community of professionals.

**Start Date**: ASAP

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $17.00-$18.20 per hour

Expected hours: 37.50 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Kitchen: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (preferred)
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-09-30