Kitchen Helper

COMPANY SUMMARY: 

Sunshine Spot is your go-to restaurant in North York when you are craving delicious breakfast and lunch options. From our buttermilk pancakes to classic omelets, and breakfast sandwiches, our menu is stacked with all the breakfast go-to's. 

It is our goal to provide you with the best breakfast experience in North York. Our caring staff is committed to ensuring each of our guests are taken care of. Stop by today and enjoy the goodness of our homemade meals! 

COMPANY OPERATING NAME: Sunshine Spot Restaurant

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 796 Sheppard Avenue East, North York, Toronto ON M2K 1C3

JOB SUMMARY: 

As a Kitchen Helper, you will play a vital role in supporting our kitchen team. Your responsibilities include basic food preparation tasks like cooking, chopping, and peeling, as well as ensuring the kitchen stays clean and organized. You'll be involved in sanitizing utensils, dishes, and equipment, and handling waste disposal. Collaborating closely with chefs and following health and safety guidelines are essential parts of the job. 

We're looking for someone with a basic understanding of kitchen operations, physical stamina, and a positive attitude. As a Kitchen Helper, you contribute significantly to the smooth and efficient functioning of our kitchen. 

JOB TITLE: Kitchen Helper

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 

WEBSITE: https://sunshinespottoronto.com/ 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES: 

• Prepare ingredients including grating, chopping, washing, and peeling 

• Clean and sanitize kitchen work areas as well as 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 

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, and 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 organize 

• Must be available for all hours of operation including overtime and weekend work as required 

• On the job training will be provided 

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

WAGES: $17 per hour 

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week 

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

BENEFITS PACKAGE: 

• Insurance from Workplace Safety Insurance Board covered by employer 

• Vacation pay as per provincial regulations will be paid each payday on a semi-monthly basis. 

ANTICIPATED START DATE OF EMPLOYMENT: As soon as possible 

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

If this opportunity interests you, and you meet all the above requirements, please submit your resume and a cover letter by email to us at sunshinespottoronto@gmail.com or by mail to Sunshine Spot 796 Sheppard Avenue East, North York, Toronto ON M2K 1C3. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. 

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.