Kitchen Helper Full Time

The Kitchen helper works in a fast-paced environment to produce high quality products that exceed our guests’ expectations on every visit. They are willing to learn and embrace change as they implement the innovation of A&W. The Kitchen Helper cares for their guests first before anything else, delighting them with perfect food with natural ingredients and great taste. They also ensure the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen and contributes to achieving high A&W operating standards for the restaurant.

You will excel and find happiness in this job if you:

Love good food – and get excited about preparing it in a fast-paced environment;
Love learning – you’ll use online learning and hands-on training to know how to prepare perfect food to standard recipes or customized for guests;
Embrace change – and get excited to implement new innovation from A&W;
Value flexibility – this includes availability to work flexible hours like early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and/or holidays;
Love working in a team – and together as partners to get the job done in a dynamic, fast food environment.

Your duties:

• Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
• Carry and replace linen
• Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units
• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
• Load bus pans and trays
• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
• Place dishes in storage area
• Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas
• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
• Scour pots and pans
• Keep records of the quantities of food used
• Package take-out food
• Portion and wrap foods
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items
• Serve customers at counters or buffet tables
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars
• Take customers’ orders
• Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs
• Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
• Handle and store cleaning products
• Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas
• Remove kitchen garbage and trash
• Sharpen kitchen knives
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit

Qualifications

Abilities:

Multi-tasking
Working as a team
Effective communication skills
Guest service disposition

Related Work Experience

At least 1 to 2 years (Preferred)

Education

Secondary School (Required)

Equipment and machinery experience

Deep fryer
Grill

Working Conditions:

Working in a fast-paced environment
Working in a diverse environment with many different personalities and attitudes
Working together as partners, as a cohesive unit with co-workers
Working with hot products and equipment
Working with cleaning materials and chemicals
Working in a noisy environment
Working with sharp objects (knives, slicers, etc.)
Use of portable or step ladder may be required

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the employee to stand for an extended period of time (up to 8 hours)
Occasionally must lift heavy boxes when dealing with product inventory (max 50 lbs.)
Engaging in repetitive tasks such as preparing/assembling orders and products and regular cleaning of restaurant facility
Must always be mentally alert to ensure the safety of yourself, co-workers, and guests at all times
Maintaining good personal hygiene and appropriate uniform
Having the capacity to handle stressful situations

Benefits:

Dental care
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Vision care

Salary: 

17.75/hr

Number of Vacancies: 3

We encourage applications from youth as part of our commitment to supporting entry-level employment opportunities and workforce development. This includes students currently enrolled in school, individuals on scheduled school breaks, recent graduates, and other young job seekers. We actively promote an inclusive hiring approach to provide meaningful work experience and skills development opportunities for youth in the local labour market.