The Heart of Riverdale is an arts-based community centre in the Riverdale neighborhood in Whitehorse. We have a comprehensive employment program that includes extended health care benefits, training opportunities, and the opportunity to work with a fantastic team of community-minded individuals.
We are searching for an energetic, positive, reliable, community minded individual to be part of our MES AMOURS CAFE at The Heart of Riverdale.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Kitchen Lead, this position is responsible for cleaning, stocking and maintaining the kitchen as well as helping with the preparation and service of meals and hot drinks.
Main Responsibilities:
Maintain the kitchen
- Properly washing and drying the dishes, utensils, cooking instruments and cutting boards
- Ensure that all work areas are properly sanitized
- Remove garbage, replace garbage bags and wash garbage cans
- Mop and sweep the kitchen areas as required
- Assist kitchen staff to unload food supplies from delivery trucks as needed
- Store ingredients and food items according to food safety standards
- Safe operation of knife sharpeners, food processors, can openers and coffee grinders
Assist with basic meal preparation
- Prepare meal ingredients, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing ingredients
- Retrieve ingredients from the refrigerator, freezer and stockroom
- Measure ingredients as per the Kitchen Lead’s instructions
- Ensure the timely completion of kitchen duties
Education and Experience:
- Grade 11 education
- Experience working in kitchen settings
- Food handler’s license (FoodSafe Level 1)
Requirements:
- Understanding the principles of proper food handling
- Ability to use common kitchen equipment and appliances safely
- Ability to adapt and be flexible based on work demands and situations
- Ability to work evenings and weekends if required
- Ability to lift items weighing up to 25 kg
- First Aid Certificate would be an asset
- Good communication skills
- Team player qualities
Conditions of Employment: Vulnerable Sector RCMP security clearance; all THOR employees are expected to conduct their duties in a harmonious and cooperative manner. Willingness to travel within Whitehorse, as required. Long periods of time standing.
Schedule: Monday to Friday shift work.