C146 - Kitchen Helper - (Casual)

• Prepare meal ingredients for cooks, including washing, peeling, cutting and slicing ingredients
• Assist kitchen staff to unload food supplies from delivery trucks
• Store ingredients and food items according to food safety standards
• Remove expired or spoiled ingredients from the refrigerator, freezer and stockroom
• Clean and store all dishes, utensils and cooking instruments
• Pack take-out orders as needed
• Load, items for transport to the Society’s various housing locations in a safe, timely manner
• Sanitize food service equipment (e.g., Cambro carts) when they are returned from meal service delivery
• Remove garbage/compost, replace garbage/compost bags and wash garbage/compost bins
• Mop and sweep kitchen areas as required
• Other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years of experience in food preparation, cleaning, or equivalent
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal records check with vulnerable sector screening is required
• Satisfactory completion of Tuberculosis Screen form is required
• Satisfactory completion of Employee Immunization Record form is required
• First Aid certification with CPR is required
• Food Safe Level 1 is required

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to follow all food health and safety regulations
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items for extended periods
• Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for the organization’s mission is essential

• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, adaptability and resourcefulness
• Actively seeks and incorporates feedback to inform continuous self-improvement
• Sets goals, creates and implements action plans, monitors progress, and evaluates results
• Adeptly manages competing tasks and uses time efficiently and effectively

• High-degree of relevant and current job knowledge and skill
• Consistently produces accurate, thorough, high-quality work in a timely manner
• Builds and promotes a culture of health and safety in the workplace
• Implements and enforces best practices in health and safety within the workplace

• Models independent thinking and creativity
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills
• Makes clear, consistent, transparent and timely decisions after contemplating various available courses of action
• Exercises sound judgment in the best interests of the organization

• Expresses themselves clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing
• Displays high emotional intelligence; uses tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential situations
• Has a manner, style and presence that makes a positive impression
• Listens to and considers others’ views

• Models the organization’s core values of social justice, teamwork, social innovation, and strength-based practices
• Fosters enthusiasm, energy and commitment
• Takes responsibility for personal actions, performance and health
• Is reliable and accountable; shows up on time ready to work

• Effectively works with their colleagues to ensure organizational success
• Champions positive working relationships with staff and external stakeholders
• Supports an environment of openness, and champions teamwork and communication across programs
• Leverages the expertise and experience of others for organizational success

Phoenix Society