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Kitchen Helper On Call Casual

The Salvation Army Thrift Store, National Recycling Operations234 open roles

Pay
$18 – $22 an hour
Where
PORT ALBERNI, BC
Work mode
On site
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13.4% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. The Salvation Army Thrift Store, National Recycling Operations postings stay open a median of 14 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.2%1 day
  2. 4.6%3 days
  3. 13.4%7 days
  4. 21.6%14 days
  5. 36.2%30 days
  6. 59.0%60 days
This job: posted yesterday

The Salvation Army Thrift Store, National Recycling Operations median: 14 days open

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Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Position Purpose summary:

The Kitchen Helper assists the Cook in preparing meals.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Willingness to work within the mission, vision & values of The Salvation Army.
  • Use a client-centered approach by consistently demonstrating compassion, respect and empathy.
  • Assist the cook in the preparation of specific food items and with the serving of food.
  • Clean the kitchen and kitchen equipment as assigned.
  • Wash dishes, saucepans, pots and utensils used in the operation of the kitchen.
  • Follow work practices to ensure the efficient delivery of food services.
  • Follow policy on the use of donated foods.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Health & Safety:

The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illnesses due to:

  • Physical attacks by others
  • Exposure to infectious diseases
  • Exposure to toxic chemicals (e.g. toxic spills)
  • Moving objects
  • Sharp objects (e.g. needle pricks)
  • Electrical hazards
  • Repetitive strain injuries (e.g. back, wrist)

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

  • Assist with receiving and stocking food and kitchen supply orders.
  • Minor material responsibilities, e.g., proper use and safekeeping of purchased food and donations.
  • Does not process any financial transactions with no budget responsibilities.

Working Conditions:

The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:

  • Handle garbage
  • Isolation and monotony
  • Odours
  • Dealing with people with challenging behaviour
  • Verbal abuse
  • Exposure to toxic chemicals
  • Various weather conditions
  • Washrooms (i.e. Human waste - being exposed to and reporting a washroom needing service)

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

education and experience Qualifications:

  • The successful job applicant will have completed Public School, and/or High School plus culinary education/training courses

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

  • More than three months of prior related experience, including life skills, and general familiarity with cleaning and maintenance procedures.
  • Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

Skills and Capabilities

  • Ability to operate industrial dishwashing equipment
  • Moderate to high attention when using motorized equipment, handling hazardous chemicals and Ability to use non-motorized/general cleaning equipment
  • Understanding of various dietary needs and restrictions (gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, allergen-free, etc.) and ability to prepare meals accordingly.
  • Knowledge and application of food safety standards and sanitation regulations.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong verbal communication skills to coordinate with team members and interact with diverse groups of people.
  • Capability to adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Ability to efficiently manage time to ensure meal preparation, cleaning, and other duties are completed in a timely manner.
  • Acute attention to detail is essential for food preparation, cleaning, and safety protocols.
  • Ability to troubleshoot issues that may arise during meal preparation or service.
  • As the job may involve standing for long periods and lifting heavy kitchen items, good physical stamina is beneficial.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $18.25 to $22.23 with a maximum of $26.20.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

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