Kitchen Helper 2 - Vancouver, Canada - Alma Mater Society of UBC Vancouver

Alma Mater Society of UBC Vancouver

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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia's (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus.

The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC.

Position title:
Kitchen Helper 2

Department:
Food & Beverage

Reports to:
Sous Chef

Supervises:
None

Employee status:
Part-time, hourly

Compensation:
$18.00 per hour

Position Purpose
The Kitchen Helper supports our Food and Beverage operation at the Gallery Lounge & Patio. They are primarily responsible for preparing ingredients, and upholding the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen. The Kitchen Helper takes direction from the Sous Chef and prepares ingredients and other dishes. This position consistently maintains a "team-centered" atmosphere through embracing the mission statement and values of the AMS.

This is an entry level position for someone who wants to get their foot in the door for the culinary world.

Training will be considered for the right applicant who possesses natural talent, motivation, personality, work ethic and passion.

Responsibilities:

Report to the supervisor on duty to receive work orders for the day
Direct to other kitchen helpers in the completion of orders and review completed work
Prepare ingredients to meet function specifications
Demonstrate a good understanding of shelf life by checking fridges, labels, dates and rotating product
Receive product and supplies in relation to store needs and stores them in appropriate areas
Help maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen by sweeping and mopping floors and removing trash
Wash dishes, glassware and other kitchen equipment
Provide excellent customer service
Work closely and cooperatively with the entire food and beverage team
Protect store inventory by providing excellent customer service, adhering to loss prevention procedures, and by sharing any suspected policy violations with store management
Promote special services such as recycling programs
Works with the AMS mission statement and values to operate a successful department
Other duties as required

Qualifications and Experience

Previous experience working in a professional food preparation/assembly environment is an asset (e.g. Sandwich shop, deli counter, fast food, concession stand, quick service restaurant)
Previous cooking skills or experience is an asset
Basic level of knife skills is required
Ability to develop positive working relationships within a team by helping out as needed or requested
Ability to work in a high volume busy kitchen is required
Ability to adapt to changing customer or service volume levels with a sense of urgency
Ability to be crosstrained in all parts of food cleaning and preparation
Flexibility for schedule based needs (evenings, weekends and holidays)
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job
Ability to stand for 100% of shift
Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team is a requirement

TO APPLY
Please submit a resume.

Application Deadline:
Open until filled.