Location: The Wellesley of Victoria, Victoria, BC

Position: Casual

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Reporting to the Executive Chef and/or designate the Cook’s Helper will follow established policies, procedures and standards while assuming responsibility for ware-washings, pot washing and sanitation of the culinary department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include but not limited to;

• Cleans dishes, pots, glassware and cutlery following established sanitation procedures.
• Monitors and records the temperature of the dish machine at least twice daily. Reports all deficiencies to the executive Chef or Support service Manager.
• Ensures correct usage of chemicals in dish machine and pot washing areas i.e. uses 3-sink method for pot washing.
• Assists in food preparation as assigned by cook or executives chef.
• Receives, uncrates and puts away supplier deliveries as required.
• Breaks down cardboard boxes and prepares boxes for re-cycling or disposal.
• Cleans dish machine and pot washing area thoroughly. Assume cleaning tasks as per site cleaning schedules.
• Cleans kitchen, including mopping entire floor.
• Adheres to established department policies, procedures and objectives regarding quality assurance, safety, environmental and inflectional control.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 10; or equivalent
• Food Safe level 1 certificate
• All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to take direction and learn procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral English
• Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, empathy and patience when working with staff and residents.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Must be in good health and free from communicable disease and allergies associated with cleaners.