Larga Baffin Looking for Kitchen Helper at Ottawa, ON Full Time

Larga Baffin is classified as an Essential Service and is taking all mandatory and recommended precautionary measures as per Public Health authorities to ensure the health and safety of all staff and residents.

A special thank you to all front-line workers for your commitment and dedication serving those in need.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Kitchen Managers / Supervisors, the Dishwasher/Server will be responsible for performing several cleaning services in the kitchen area, dining room, and guest room, as well as serving meals to clients and servicing and stocking supplies for the kitchen. The Dishwasher/Server is an important member of our team, ensuring the highest level of cleanliness, safety and service quality.

Key Responsibilities

Perform all kitchen cleaning duties: sanitizing, wiping, sweeping, cleaning, washing, dusting mopping, distributing and stocking supplies including dishwasher, sinks, microwaves, shelving, fridges and freezers, walls, ceiling, baseboards, racks etc

Perform all dining room and Visitors Lounge cleaning duties: sanitizing, wiping, sweeping, cleaning, washing, dusting mopping, distributing and stocking supplies including all food service machines, counters, drawers, cupboards, sinks, plate and cup dispensers country food appliances and tables etc.

Stock of all condiments, cups, plates, cutlery, trays, napkins, supplies, food service etc

Serve guests food during meal times as needed

Bus tables to ensuring the dining room and kitchen areas are well maintained

Collect and dispose of trash/recycling as needed and clean containers and surrounding area

Safely operate dishwasher machine: check soap levels

Sort, unpack, stock and assist in receiving supplies and to notify Managers/Supervisor of items needed for reorder

Report equipment malfunctions and repairs needed to supervisor

Provide clients and staff with clean and sanitized utensils, dishes and equipment

Prep lunch bags

Communicate with various departments to ensure clients’ needs are met

Performs shift change and/or closing duties

Maintain a safe, secure and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with safety regulations

Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units

Clean and sanitize items such as tables, chairs, (complete top to bottom), walls, baseboards,

Willingness to enhance our clients’ quality of care

At times, may serve the meal in a timely manner

Maintain safe, secure and healthy environment for our clients and staff

Assist with additional tasks as and when needed or assigned by management both within and outside role and department to support Larga operations

Minimum Qualifications

Previous experience preferred in a kitchen, hospital or industrial type setting which includes public interaction

Minimum one (1) year customer service experience

Work within a flexible schedule

Skills and Abilities

Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods such as lifting, carrying, bending, standing, kneeling, crouching and stocking supplies

Excellent decision-making skills

Strong inter-personal communication skills

Thrive in a high-energy workplace

An aptitude for problem solving

Be aware of and maintain safety protocols

Strong interpersonal skills

Demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills

Ability to work without direct supervision

Ability to remain calm in emergency situations

Patience and professionalism to tactfully and diplomatically interact with clients, visitors and staff

Preferred Qualifications

Inuktitut a strong asset

First Aid / CPR/ AED trained (or a willingness to learn)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training (or a willingness to learn)

Larga Baffin welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The successful candidate must be able to obtain a recent police records check (for the vulnerable sector) with results acceptable to Larga Baffin as a mandatory condition of employment.

Priority will be given to qualified Nunavut Beneficiaries. Larga Baffin does not provide housing and is not responsible for re-location costs.