Kitchen Helper

Full-Time Kitchen helper at our Calgary location (9919 Fairmont Drive) in Calgary, AB Want to enjoy free lunch and a yearly bonus? Join us in our mission to Connect community through food and cultural experience Working at the Italian Centre Shop is like being part of our family. We value, reward, and promote team members who are passionate about food, family, community and committed to doing a great job Here are some of the perks we offer * Free Lunch with most shifts * Yearly bonus * Health Benefits for full time employees * Opportunities to learn and grow * Onsite Parking * Flexible work schedule Shift Schedule * Open Availability * Must be able to work weekdays, weeknights, weekends, and general holidays How you help our team is by * Prioritize providing exceptional customer service to deliver a positive customer experience thereby cultivating a positive reputation for the company and fostering customer loyalty. * Helping the Kitchen Cooks in seasoning and preparing high-quality foods according to company recipes. * Helping the Kitchen Cooks with testing foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils. * Weighing and/or measuring ingredients, garnishing, portioning, plating, serving, or packaging food accordingly. * Helping to monitor the temperature of the ovens and stoves as well as cooking times. * Washing, peeling, and cutting meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, etc. * Managing all food order slips and ensuring that customers’ orders are completed in a timely manner. * Using kitchen utensils such as knives, peelers, and graters to perform various food tasks. * Ensuring that all utensils and cooking equipment are sterilized before and after each use. * Monitoring and estimating inventory and placing orders for more supplies as needed. * Assisting supervisor in planning and pricing current and future menu items. * Disposing of expired or spoiled ingredients and recording as Shrink at the end of each shift. * Keeping records of the quantities of food used and consumed. * Taking temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers. * Cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen as needed in accordance with the company cleaning standards. * Answering the telephone and taking customer orders. * Providing strong customer service. * Promoting products and services that ICS offers. * Representing ICS both in and out of the store. * Adhering to all food safety protocols, standard operating procedures, health and safety policies, and other programs and initiatives. * Other duties as required While we are willing to train the right candidate, most of our employees have had some of the following: * High School or GED from an accredited school system or program is preferred * 1-2 years kitchen experience (required) * Excellent listening skills and communication skills, both verbal and written * Ability to work under pressure, while maintaining a professional image at all times * Work independently with little direct supervision * Have a well-balanced concern for both task and people * Have a genuine concern for needs of customers Working Conditions * Job requires employees to work a variety of shifts including mornings, days, evenings, weekends and holidays. * At time the job also requires employees to work with challenging customers and/or situations. * Occasionally work in coolers and freezers for short periods of time * Occasional work in hot temperatures and work with hot equipment (stove, grill, etc.) Physical Requirements * Long periods of standing and walking * Frequent bending and twisting * Manual and repetitive tasks * Must be able to lift 50 lbs. frequently

The Kitchen Helper assists cooks with food preparation, seasoning, and plating while maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness. They also provide exceptional customer service, manage inventory, and ensure the kitchen environment is sanitized and organized.

Candidates must have 1-2 years of kitchen experience and the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with the physical ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

• Free lunch • Yearly bonus • Health benefits • Onsite parking • Flexible work schedule

• Gestion du tempsSouhaitée
• Service à la clientèleSouhaitée
• Travail d’équipeSouhaitée
• Souci du détailSouhaitée
• Salubrité alimentaireSouhaitée
• Gestion des stocksSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Food preparation
• Customer service
• Inventory management
• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Knife skills
• Communication skills
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Ingredient Measurement
• Product Promotion
• Record Keeping
• Lifting Ability
• Italian Language
• Planning
• Grilling
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Cooking
• Loyalty Programs
• Sterilization
• Packaging And Labeling
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Listening Skills
• Seasoning
• Prioritization

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Retail
• Customer Service & Support
• Kitchen Helper
• Kitchen Staff
• Kitchen Helpers
• Food Preparation Workers

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine