Kitchen Helper
(NOC Code 65201)
Jamaica House Jerk, a speciality restaurant providing home-style Jamaican cuisine to dine-in and take away clients, requires a Kitchen Helper for its location in Brampton. Specializing in jerk chicken, jerk pork and curried goat, this restaurant boasts an ever-growing menu of island favourites providing plenty of variety for everyone for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The successful applicant will have some secondary school education and must be interested in learning to handle various tasks independently while following directives in a fast-paced kitchen. This is an entry-level job that will provide on-the -job training. A strong work ethic, a positive attitude and some experience in the food-services industry will be considered assets.
Responsibilities
The kitchen Helper will provide food preparation support services to kitchen staff such as chefs and cooks, as well as those employees directly serving customers. This position entails clearing tables, cleaning kitchen areas, washing dishes, and performing various other activities to support other employees who prepare and serve food and beverages.
Job Duties
o Wash and peel vegetables and fruit;
o Cut and wash meat and fish according to chef’s directions;
o Wash worktables, cupboards and appliances as needed;
o Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers;
o Unpack and store supplies in freezers, refrigerators, cupboards and shelves;
o Sweep and mop floors, and perform other duties to assist cook and kitchen staff;
o Clear and clean dining tables and food trays;
o Assist in laying out plates, cups, saucers, flatware and other items to serving areas and dining tables;
o Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and in serving areas;
o Assist in packaging take-out orders;
o Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans using dishwasher and by hand;
o Place clean dishes in designated storage area;
o Perform any other duties that may be assigned by your supervisor;
Qualifications
o Experience in food preparation in a commercial setting;
o Must have good interpersonal and multi-tasking skills;
o Be able to speak, read, write and understand English;
o Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
This is a permanent full-time position located at 145 Clarence Street, Brampton.
Hourly wage is $16.60.
Full time: 35-40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Saturday Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
To apply for this position, please send your resume and a cover letter to us at: jamaicahouseofjerk@gmail.com
