Line Cook/Kitchen Help - 22 048
Job Description
Wage: $15.50 – 16.50 to start
Hours: 15 – 35 per week
The employer is looking for someone to work in their café as a Line Cook/Kitchen Help. The café has a very light menu, is open 5 days a week, and closes everyday @ 3:30pm. Candidates will typically finish work by 5pm. The successful candidate will assist with the occasional special event such as large-scale conventions, weddings, and more!
- Adhere to and enforce all appropriate workplace regulations, compliances, and legislation regarding health and safety, food preparation standards, and company policies and procedures
- Be continually aware of, and maintain, the highest standards of professionalism by following the company dress code and/or wearing the company uniform
- Maintain a professional appearance, demeanour, and attitude at all times
- Protect the health and safety of others by adopting safe work practices and reporting unsafe conditions immediately
- Greet customers with a smile and answer their questions as required
- Proactively attend to customer complaints in a professional manner
- Inspect property and services to ensure compliance with licensing laws, health and safety, and other statutory requirements
- Maintain familiarity with the composition of all menu items
- Advise customers on food and beverage choices, making suggestions when necessary
- Take orders from customers and ensure these are given to the appropriate person to execute
- Check identification of customers to make sure they meet the age requirements for the purchase of alcohol
- Ensure all kitchen equipment and tools are being used safely and according to provided direction
- Ensure food is handled, stored, and cooked according to health and safety standards, and that proper cleanup occurs to meet health regulations
- Clean agreed upon designated areas in accordance with laid-down procedures, morning or evening routines, and hygiene requirements
- Clean tables and ensure they are cleaned as soon as it is apparent that customers have finished their food or drink with an acceptable balance between speed, yet allowing customers to finish their meal without feeling rushed
- Set tables according to established standards, ensuring that all items used are clean, undamaged and in a good state of repair
- Assist with the preparation of menus and daily specials, and determine related food and labour costs
- Assist Wait and kitchen staff as needed during peak times
Requirements & Prerequisites
Job Requirements
- One year of experience in the food services industry
- Strong working knowledge of food services industry principles, methods, practices, and techniques
- Ability to analyse and interpret the needs of customers and offer the appropriate options, solutions, and resolutions required
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
- Demonstrated time management skills
- High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment
Work Conditions
- Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Extended periods of standing, and other physically demanding conditions
- Occasional overtime and/or lieu time
- COVID-19 – all staff must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and must provide proof of vaccinations
Perks:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flextime
- Store discount
How To Apply
If you are registered with an Employment Hamilton counsellor, contact them directly, quoting posting # 22 048 . If not registered, you may register IF you’re unemployed/working less than 20 hrs/week and not a full-time student. To register call 905-522-4902 and quote posting # 22 048 . If calling after hours, please leave a message in the general mailbox by pressing 8. Please leave your full name, phone number and quote positing # 22 048.
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