Kitchen Helper - Ottawa, Canada - Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Nature of Position: 7.5 hours daily, Monday to Friday, 10 months per year

Salary:
$17.81 per hour

This position includes paid vacation, a generous benefits package, and enrolment in the OMERS pension plan.

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Chef/Food Services Manager/Cafeteria Supervisor/Assistant Chef, the Kitchen Helper carries out a variety of duties to maintain the kitchen work areas, equipment, utensils and storage areas; assists with the preparation and serving of food as directed; assists with the supervision of students.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

This knowledge is acquired through working toward or having successfully completed a secondary school diploma with a focus in culinary arts and a minimum of one year (with a preference of three to five years) of relevant experience.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of specifications for industry food products and practices, and commercial food preparation, as well as health and safety acts and regulations;
Ability to operate/maintain slicer, buffalo chopper, grinder, grill, grater, ovens including convection, deep fryer, steam table, gas stove, floor mixer, pressure cooker, blenders, variety of butcher knives, dishwasher;
Interpersonal and communication skills using tact and diplomacy to train/monitor/motivate/coach students and mentor in the safe and proper use of kitchen equipment, proper hygiene and food preparation;
Report student problems to the classroom teacher when necessary;
Respond with tact and diplomacy to client needs, explain processes, relevant regulations;
Assist the classroom teacher and Kitchen Supervisor with kitchen equipment and food inventories, communicating with suppliers;
Organizational skills to prioritize multiple tasks, plan activities, meet daily deadlines; mathematical skills related to money to accept cash and give change;
Competency in learning how to use equipment related to electronic payment for purchases including debit and credit;
Assist with inventory and ordering of food supplies as directed with associated food service providers.

Personal information is collected pursuant to the Education Act and will be used to determine the eligibility for employment with the OCDSB.

Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, People, Culture and Leadership, 133 Greenbank Road, Nepean, Ontario K2H 6L3.

If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodate in the interview process, please indicate the type of accommodation required at the time an interview is being offered.

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Thank you for considering employment with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.