Kitchen Helper

May clean all food preparation devices ensuring they are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness using the appropriate cleaning products.

Completes daily temperature audits for fridge and freezer and record at the beginning and end of shift on the daily audit form.

Reports any problems and work in concert with the Community Family Services Supervisor and Cook.

· Ensures that proper safety precautions and hygiene standards are followed, including Universal Precautions.

Ensures the kitchen, food storage, and fridge/freezer are kept clean and organized at all times.

Ensures high sanitation and cleanliness standards are maintained throughout the kitchen, dining room and food storage areas, including removing kitchen & dining room waste.

May be required to wear a full and clean uniform when provided, along with hair precautions, when on duty.

May be required to ensure that the building is secure and that safety standards are always met or exceeded.

Ensures proper lifting, twisting & reaching techniques are used during job performance.

Ensures high standards of sanitation and cleanliness are maintained throughout the kitchen, dining room and food storage areas, including removing kitchen & dining room waste.

Demonstrates a high standard of personal hygiene.

Participates in monthly workplace inspections.

Communicates clearly with other staff members and/or volunteers regarding food service & food safety in a positive and encouraging manner as they assist in providing service to guests.

Always treats guests and other staff with respect and dignity.

Perform other position-related duties as required.

Minor material responsibility (proper storage and use of food and equipment).

The Incumbent’s work environment is typically in a kitchen, dining, and storage areas.

The following disagreeable work conditions may exist:

Dirt/Dust/Temperature variations

Cramped workstation

Work-related stress

Angry and abusive people

Verbal abuse

Noisy

Hot/Steamy environment

Pressure with timelines

Cuts & Burns

The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of minor harm, injury or illnesses due to:

· Physical attacks by others (i.e. violent/aggressive guests)

· Exposure to infectious diseases

Hot/steamy conditions

Emergency response situations (fire, bomb threat, etc.)

Other potentially dangerous situations

Exposure to toxic chemicals

Moving objects

Electrical hazards

Risk of back strain

Falling on wet/slippery floors

Cuts or burns

The Incumbent must take the following precautionary measures (in addition to health and safety rules):

Universal Precautions.

Adherence to Food Safe practices as prescribed and outlined in Food Safe Levels 1 and 2 training.

Use gloves provided when necessary.

Immunization for Hepatitis B and vaccination against Tuberculosis and flu are suggested.

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training is suggested.

The performance of the job requires a small amount of computer work, lifting/moving equipment, may assist with loading/unloading trucks (groceries), a frequent amount of standing, cutting, chopping, carrying supplies and walking.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, will be required to provide:

RCMP Criminal record check

A clear vulnerable sector screening

A clean driver’s abstract

Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct .