Kitchen Helper

POSITION:KITCHEN HELPER

Manager: Main Cook

Status: Full Time/ 2 year term

Pay Scale: $46,800 annually to start

Job Summary:

The Kitchen Helper will assist SJFC head cook with daily tasks relating to the kitchen cleanliness, food preparedness, handling and transporting.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Basic Food Preparations in compliance with health standards
• Keep records of the quantities of food used
• Package take-out food
• Portion and wrap foods
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items
• Clean and sanitize kitchen, dishes and appliances;
• Sharpen kitchen knives;
• Remove kitchen garbage and trash;

Job Specific Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

• Food safety Certificate
• Previous experience working as Kitchen Helper, dishwasher or assistant
• Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Work under pressure;
• Repetitive tasks;
• Standing for extended periods

Requirements of All SJFC Employees:

• Demonstrate respect, integrity & confidentiality with colleagues & clients
• Excellent English verbal & written communications skills are essential
• Yukon First Nations & Cross-Cultural awareness, demonstrating compassion, empathy & healthy attitude toward trauma, substance abuse & addictions
• Experience with an Indigenous Non-Profit organization is an asset, in addition to familiarity with the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) & the services required by Urban Indigenous populations
• Organization & independent self-management under minimal supervision
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment with a positive attitude, solid negotiation tactics and respectful conflict resolution skills

• Adherence to all SJFC policies and procedures, including staff meetings & training
• Criminal Records Check (with Vulnerability Sector)

Please submit all Inquiries, Cover Letter and Resume to:

program.manager@SkookumJim.com

OR

Mail / drop off in person to our main Reception M-F 8:30-4:30pm:

ATTN: Program Manager

Skookum Jim Friendship Centre

3159 Third Avenue

Whitehorse YT Y1A 1G1

We appreciate your interest in becoming part of the Skookum Jim team! Only individuals considered for interviews will be contacted. Thank you.