Nanaimo Innovation Academy is looking to employ a dedicated and reliable kitchen helper to assist the Nutrition Manager with food preparation as well as perform all washing and cleaning duties required in the kitchen. They should be able to prepare accurate repair and cleaning reports.

To be successful as a kitchen helper, you should be hard-working, demonstrate excellent problem-solving, and time management skills.

MUST HAVES
Be able to submit an up-to-date record of immunizations
Be in adequate physical and psychological capability to work around children and carry out assigned duties
Have a clear Criminal Record Check, including a vulnerable sector search, dated within six months of your commencement date with the Centre
A Food Safe Certificate (or willingness to get one)
Some knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
2 Written References
Up to date resume
Well written cover letter

ALSO, VALUABLE TO HAVE
An awareness of safety
Solid problem-solving skills
Excellent time management skills
Effective communication skills
Good hand-eye coordination
General maintenance experience
A Responsible Adult certificate or ECEA certificate





KITCHEN HELPER RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparing foods and assisting with inventory control. Must be able to follow a recipe (or have the willingness to learn).
Must comply with all food health and safety regulations.
Properly cleaning and sanitizing all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene.
Sweeping and mopping the kitchen floors as well as wiping down kitchen walls.
Assisting with the unloading of delivered food supplies.
Assisting with the management of the daycare garden
Cleaning and organizing the refrigerators, freezers, and storage rooms.
Taking inventory of maintenance supplies and notifying the Supervisor of low or depleted supplies.
Removing trash and recyclable materials to the garbage area.
Ensuring that all kitchen equipment is clean and in good working order.
Preparing hot beverages using our coffee machine
Attending training, safety programs, and staff meetings

Pay: $21.85-$23.00 per hour

Licence/Certification
Food Secure certificate for British Columbia (required)

Work Location: In person

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