Job Order Detail

Description

The Cafeteria Assistant under the direction of the HR Director, will assist the Cook to prepare, present, store, and dispatch all food products. The Cafeteria Assistant will assist in planning weekly menus and place food orders. In addition, the Cafeteria Assistant will assist in keeping the kitchen and dining room clean in compliance with all health and safety regulations by ensuring adherence to all sanitary and safe food handling guidelines at all times.

Education

Grade 12 or GED
Experience cooking in a restaurant or cafeteria an asset
Food Safety course is required.


Core Competencies        

Knowledge of proper sanitation procedures and food safety guidelines
Understanding of food handling and sanitation standards
Ability to acquire and maintain relationships e.g., staff, vendors, and visitors
Ability to endure abundant physical movements in carrying out job duties
Ability to take and give constructive feedback to other Kitchen staff


Accountabilities

Ensure and provide consistent food preparation and the highest caliber of food presentation
Ensure the kitchen prep area is maintained at the highest level of cleanliness at all times, especially during food production.
Ensure food is stored in appropriate containers, labeled, and rotated to ensure high standards of freshness
Take an active role in the production and presentation of all food products to maintain the best quality food style possible
Clean the dining room and kitchen at the end of each shift.  
Strive to uphold a safe working environment and be Health and Safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining and improving a safe work environment
Follow all food service standards and specifications
All other duties as assigned

Work Conditions
Ability to lift 50lb required
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to work flexible work schedule, some weekends and holidays may be required