Cook's Helper

Work setting

• Rural area
• Restaurant
• Hotel, motel, resort

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
• Place dishes in storage area
• Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas
• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
• Scour pots and pans
• Keep records of the quantities of food used
• Portion and wrap foods
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars
• Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs
• Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
• Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas
• Remove kitchen garbage and trash
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
• Manage kitchen operations
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods

Supervision

• Cook (general)

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Safe Food Handling certificate

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Canadian

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Team player
• Dependability
• Organized

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities