Kitchen Helper

Company Summary:

Los Cuervos Taqueria is Vancouver’s Authentic Mexican restaurant specializing in high quality veggie, meat and seafood tacos. We prepare our food with care and joy from Mexican recipes. Los Cuervos Taqueria is inspired by the street food, taquerias and cantinas of Mexico City.

COMPANY OPERATING NAME: Los Cuervos Taqueria & Cantina Restaurant

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 603 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3K5 Canada

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking to add to our team a passionate and efficient Kitchen Helper to offer support to kitchen staff at our busy restaurant. Our ideal candidate has the ability to work in a dynamic team environment, multitask, and is proactive to address any areas that require support and attention.

JOB TITLE: Kitchen Helper

NO. OF POSITIONS: 1

JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES:

• Prepare ingredients including, grating chopping, washing and peeling vegetables
• Clean and sanitize kitchen work areas as well storage areas, cupboards, appliances, stations etc.
• Take out trash and clean garbage cans
• Responsible for storage of supplies in refrigerators, cupboards and other areas
• Complete all end of day cleaning such as sweeping and mopping floors
• Support dishwashers washing dishes, cleaning and polishing silverware and scouring pots, pans and cooking vessels
• Provide all other necessary support to kitchen staff

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent, Full-time, Long-term.

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week

WAGES:  $16.75 per hour

OVERTIME: One and one-half times the regular wage rate as per provincial regulations.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Insurance from Workplace Safety and Insurance Board covered by employer.
• Vacation pay as per provincial regulations will be paid each payday on a semi-monthly basis.

LOCATION OF WORK:  603 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5T 3K5 Canada

ANTICIPATED START DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: As soon as possible.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of Secondary school is required
• On the job training will be provided
• Ability to communicate in English

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

• Repetitive tasks.
• Attention to detail.
• Work under pressure.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Sometimes work in a noisy and distracting environment.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Client focus and dependability.
• Must be a team player, flexible, reliable and organized.
• Must be available for all hours of operation including overtime and weekend work as required.

Preference given to applicants who are Canadian citizens, Canadian Permanent Residents, New Immigrants, Indigenous Persons / Aboriginals, Visible Minorities, Vulnerable Youth and Persons with Disabilities.

If interested in this position, please apply by email xcclhospitalitycanada@gmail.com or by mail to 603 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5T 3K5, with resume and cover letter. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.