Dishwasher with Weekend Availability - Ottawa, Canada - The Ottawa Mission
Description
The Core Purpose of the Ottawa Mission is to reflect Jesus' love in serving the homeless, the hungry, and the lost.
Our Mission is to by provide food, shelter, clothing and skills, and offer healing, faith and hope for building a wholesome life.
Vision & Values
Our Vision is that all the hurting, hungry and lost in Ottawa find HOPE, HEALING & HOME
Our Values are Faith First, Excellence in All, Respect & Dignity
Position Purpose
Reporting to the Chef & Manager of Ottawa Mission (OM) Kitchen Services the Kitchen Assistant is responsible for keeping the dish room, kitchen and equipment clean and organized.
He/she washes and cleans tableware, pots, pans and cooking equipment both manually and using the automated dishwasher and ensures there is adequate plates, utensils and trays available for clients through-out the meal services.
The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for garbage disposal and keeping basement storerooms neat and tidy. He/she provides support in the preparation, cooking and serving of food and beverages plus related catering duties as necessary. He/she must adhere to sanitation practices and health and safety requirements. Assumes the role and responsibilities of the Shipper/Receiver in his/her absence.Major Responsibilities
- Load, run and unload the dish washer, storing
- Manually scrub and scour pots and pans and other items when necessary
- Keep the dishwasher clean, including removing internal parts for cleaning as needed and weekly descaling
- Report any functional or mechanical problems immediately
- Restock dish room chemicals and ensure all containers are labeled accurately as per WHIMIS guidelines
- Properly store all cleaned and sanitized tableware, kitchenware and equipment
- Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware for dining room and kitchen
- Sweep and mop fridge daily
- Sweep and mop kitchen and elevator areas as needed
- Clean and sanitize all kitchen appliances and equipment (i.e., fridges, stoves, grills, etc.)
- Ensure the food preparation and production areas are clean and hygienic
- Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of basement storeroom, cold room, fridges and freezers
- Collect and dispose of garbage and recycling materials to compactor
- Responsible for clearing up any broken dishes
- Wash rags daily
- Prepare daily coffee carts and water jugs for catering and coffee breaks
- Retrieve supplies from basement to kitchen as required by cooks
- Receive and unpack food services and other deliveries
- Assist in maintaining basement storeroom, coldroom, fridges and freezers
- Assist in maintaining inventory of kitchen paper supplies, ordering as necessary
- Retrieving supplies from basement to kitchen for cooks
- Assist with food preparation as required
- Assume role and responsibilities of Shipper/Receiver in his/her absence
- Adhere to all health and safety requirements in all daily activities.
- Other duties as required or assigned by management
Other Requirements
Education
- Som High School
Experience
- Experience in kitchen environment or commercial dishwashing preferred
Qualifications
- HACCP, WHMIS and City of Ottawa Food Handlers Certification essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to treat clients, staff and volunteers with courtesy and respect
- Ability for follow instructions
- Excellent communications skills, oral and written
Working conditions
- High degree of physical activity involving: walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending, lifting, driving
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to work in hot, wet, humid and loud environment for long periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work flexible hours and schedule, weekends and holidays may be required, as well as mornings and evening
- Overtime as required
- Must be comfortable working in a challenging environment that has the potential for confrontation and/or exposure to violence
We thank all interested applicants, however, due to the volume of resumés we receive, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE, UPON REQUEST
THE OTTAWA MISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Job Type:
Casual
Salary:
From $16.23 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Onsite gym
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Every Weekend
COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment. We have strident COVID-19 safety protocols, including PPE, in place and enforced.
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work weekends, i.e., Saturday & Sunday?
Work Location:
One location
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