Kitchen Helper

COMPANY SUMMARY: 

J.J Dosai is bringing authentic flavours from Thanjavur and Sri Lanka. We take pride in our ability to discover the most unique flavours from the two countries and share them with the Vancouver area. Bringing together folklore and taste with high-quality culinary to provide a unique range of specialty South Indian Cuisine and Tropical Sri Lankan Cuisine on the same table.

COMPANY OPERATING NAME: J.J Dosai Vancouver

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 4354 Fraser St., Vancouver, BC, V5V 4G3, Canada

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

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

If interested in this position, please apply by email, jjdosaicanada@gmail.com, with a resume and cover letter. 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.