Student - Kitchen Helper

This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and locations across Ontario noted in the city list above. You will be required to identify the cities you are interested in applying to. Because some cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario please confirm the location using Google Maps when applying. Note: relocation expenses are not covered by ministries.

Describe your skills, knowledge and relevant paid work or volunteer experience in the related questions on this application form. Resumes and cover letters cannot be attached.

To assist you with the application process please visit the Summer Employment Opportunities website and view the following resources:
- Eligibility Requirements
- Apply Online - Student Application Guide - item 1 in Key Resources

What can I expect to do in this role?

Work Description:

• Assist senior cook with day to day food preparation, serving, and cleaning for approximately 40 staff. E.g. basic food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, sweeping floors, washing dishes, recycling, unpacking deliveries.
• Prepare food list requirements and ensure supply orders are correct
• Assist with ensuring food is properly cooked and distributed on time
• Assist with offering alternative meals to individuals with special dietary needs
• Maintain the cookery in a clean and orderly fashion
• Assist with cooking and preparing foods appropriate to the program in accordance with Canada's Health Food Guide
• Position requires lifting and carrying weighted items in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations
• Work may require experience specified/listed in the questions below or other similar tasks as assigned

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

All positions require students to be 15 years of age on the first day of employment with no age limit.

Some positions require students to be 15-24 years of age (or 15-29 years of age if you are a person with a disability) on the first day of employment due to program funding.

Some positions on this job ad will require the successful candidate to undergo a general-level screening check, which includes a criminal record check, at their own expense.

Qualifications required

Communication and Organization Skills
• You use your interpersonal communication skills to work collaboratively within a team environment and to deal tactfully with staff in a high volume food service environment
• You use your communication skill to listen, follow directions and seek clarification as required
• You use your organizational skills to perform work in an orderly and timely way

Technical Skills
• You use your knowledge of operations and maintenance of a kitchen and cookery to serve large groups of people
• You use your knowledge of safe food preparation and handling practices and techniques

Requirements and Work Habits
• Ability to work in a Kitchen environment with some physical activity involved, including lifting and carrying weighted items in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations
• Ability and comfort in operating small equipment (e.g. dish washer and cleaning equipment)
• Ability to follow directions and seek clarification
• Ability to be organized and punctual
• Ability to work flexible hours and some weekends to provide and assist with the preparation of three (3) meals per day
• You will be provided with training on the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Sunday, April 6, 2014 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.