Food Service Helper (Canada Summer Jobs) - Medicine Hat

Reporting to the Food Services Supervisor, the Food Service Helper, as part of a team, provides support to the operation of the kitchen and food/beverage counter at The Mustard Seed in Medicine Hat, by assisting with sorting and organizing food donations, food preparation and cleaning activities. Maintaining Occupational Health & Safety Standards is also a key part of this role.

Location: Medicine Hat # 020582854
Position Type: Seasonal Employment Full time (8 weeks)
Hourly Rate: $20.00 hourly
Schedule: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Total Number of Hours: 280 hours)
Reporting to: Food Services Supervisor
Number of Positions to Fill: 1
RFR#: 1396

*Subject to Contract Approval

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sort and organize of food donations
• Assist with packaging assorted pastries, baked items and other food as required
• Assist with serving guests snacks, beverages, coffee, and warming sandwiches
• Perform food preparation: peeling potatoes, carrots and chopping vegetables
• Assist with bagging items for Lunch Program
• Ensure pantry, coolers, freezers, and fridges are kept clean and organized
• Wash and store dishes
• Clean and keep kitchen organized
• Work alongside and assist with volunteers as required
• Maintain Occupational Health & Safety Standards
• Participate in all required training

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Experience working in a kitchen environment is considered an asset
• Food safety certification is considered a strong asset
• Customer service experience
• Must be able to handle a knife and have basic kitchen skills (operating oven, dishwasher, other appliances)
• Good organizational skills
• Good problem-solving and quick decision-making skills; ability to think “on-your-feet”
• Ability to recognize and maintain appropriate boundaries with co-workers, volunteers and guests
• High level of confidentiality, especially pertaining to guests’ information
• Willingness to participate in any essential training required by The Mustard Seed
• Desire to serve in a Christian ministry

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA SUMMER JOBS

• Please do not apply if all these conditions are not met
• Be between 18 and 30 years of age
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
• Not a member of the Immediate Family of the Employer or a member of the Immediate Family of an officer or director of the Employer
• International students are not eligible participants
• For more information about Canada Summer Jobs: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Hands-on, fast-paced, active position position requiring moderate to significant physical effort: lifting up to 50lbs, standing for duration of shift, bending, pushing, or pulling carts
• Position requires moderate to significant mental effort
• Position involves working closely with volunteers and staff
• Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures/work environment required

ADDITIONAL REQUIRMENTS

• As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to be in agreement and sign our statement of faith
• Employment Security Check is required
• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
  

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