Kitchen Assistant – Join Our Culinary Team at Our Place Restaurant
Job Description
Kitchen Assistant – Join Our Culinary Team at Our Place Restaurant
Location: Kimberley, British Columbia
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Wage: $17.40 per hour
Schedule: 40 hours weekly | Day, Evening, Night, Weekends, Flexible Shifts, Overtime, Early Morning
Start Date: As soon as possible
Positions Available: 3
Reference: Job Bank ID #3288293
Company Overview
Our Place Restaurant, located in the heart of Kimberley, BC, is currently on the lookout for motivated and dedicated individuals to join our kitchen support staff. If you enjoy working in a lively urban setting and want to be part of a dynamic kitchen environment, we invite you to apply.
Languages Required
- English
Educational Requirements
- No formal education, degree, certificate, or diploma is required.
Experience
- No prior experience necessary – full training will be provided on-site.
Work Location
This is a fully on-site role. Remote work options are not available.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
As a Kitchen Helper, your role will include a wide variety of essential kitchen support tasks, such as:
- Transporting clean dishes and cutlery to service areas and setting up tables.
- Hand-washing and sanitizing kitchen tools, waste bins, carts, and dishwasher mats.
- Clearing used dishes and cleaning tables, trays, and dining chairs.
- Loading used items into dishwashing trays or buspans.
- Operating dishwashing equipment for thorough cleaning of kitchenware.
- Properly organizing cleaned dishes in storage areas.
- Refilling condiments and ensuring supplies are stocked at stations and tables.
- Washing dishes by hand and sterilizing cooking tools.
- Scrubbing pots, pans, and cookware.
- Monitoring and recording the amount of food used daily.
- Preparing takeout orders by packaging and wrapping meals.
- Portioning and reheating basic menu items as needed.
- Serving customers at buffet stations or counters.
- Using various tools—both manual and powered—to peel, slice, and prepare food.
- Deep cleaning kitchen spaces including counters, shelves, storage, and equipment.
- Handling kitchen garbage disposal and general waste cleanup.
- Cutting and preparing vegetables and fruits.
Additional Details
Transportation:
Public transit is accessible and available.
Work Conditions:
- High-paced environment
- Repetitive physical tasks
- Standing for long durations
- Requires physical stamina and the ability to handle pressure
- Overtime may be necessary
What We Look For
We’re searching for individuals who demonstrate the following qualities:
- Strong focus on customer service
- Excellent interpersonal communication
- Dependable and punctual
- Cooperative and team-oriented attitude
Eligibility to Apply
You may apply for this role if you meet one of the following conditions:
Canadian citizen Permanent resident of Canada Holder of a valid Canadian work permit
Applications from individuals not legally permitted to work in Canada will not be considered.
Application Instructions
Apply via Email:
2022kimberlycook@gmail.com
Apply via Mail:
Our Place Restaurant
290 Spokane Street,
Kimberley, BC
V1A 2E4, Canada
Screening Questions (Include in Your Application):
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
Application Deadline: May 21, 2025