Kitchen Helper

OUR SCHOOL

Shawnigan Lake School is a leading independent co-educational boarding school for ages 12-18 (grades 8-12) on Canada’s beautiful west coast. Our world-class facilities situated on a stunning 270-acre campus include ten boarding houses, an observatory, salmon hatchery, rowing crew house on the lake, state of the art Learning Commons and Library, recording studio, and robotics lab. Our diverse, inter-disciplinary and innovative programming helps shape the next generation of global leaders.

Shawnigan Lake School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff (and volunteers) to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and a vulnerable sector criminal record check.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KITCHEN HELPER (PART-TIME)

Shawnigan Lake School is looking for a Kitchen Helper to join our fantastic kitchen team! This is a fast-paced, friendly environment where you will work with our kitchen team to provide a first-rate dining experience for our students, staff and other School guests.

This is a part-time position offering a wage of $20 per hour.

Kitchen Helper shifts could be mornings, afternoons or evenings, any day of the week. This is a great opportunity for those looking for a flexible work schedule.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to both the Director of Food Services, the tasks of the Kitchen Helper include:

· Washing glassware, cutlery, plate ware, pots, and pans

· Setting of dining hall

· Sweeping, mopping, and general cleaning duties

· Removal of compost, recycling, and garbage

· Light kitchen prep duties; helping Cooks when needed

· Other kitchen related duties as needed

REQUIREMENTS

· Legally entitled to work in Canada

· Good communication skills

· Once trained, able to work independently and to handle all aspects of the role without on-going direction

· Self-motivated, with the ability to deal with minor problems or variances to routine

· Ability to work without supervisory assistance, while knowing the appropriate time to ask for help

· Ability to consistently meeting the physical demands of the position