Custodian/Kitchen Assistant

Garden River

Environmental Services and Cleaning, Food & Hospitality

POSTED: 4 weeks ago

Garden River First Nation

14311

June 02, 2023

16.65

Position: Custodian/Kitchen Assistant
Duration: $16.65-$18.34/hour (pending qualifications)
Location: CHILD CARE CENTRE
Report to: MANAGER, CHILD CARE CENTRE

The Kitchen Assistant/Custodian is responsible for assisting in the preparation, serving, handling and storage of food in a hygienic and safe manner. The position will also be responsible to provide daily cleaning and regular maintenance of the Child Care Centre to ensure a clean hygienic environment for children and staff. The Kitchen Assistant/Custodian functions within legislative requirements, regulations, policies and procedures and the Mission, Beliefs and Vision of the Garden River First Nation, and contributes to the accomplishment of the strategic priorities.

DUTIES
- Assist with the following kitchen duties:
- food preparation, serving, handling and storage of food
- making, receiving and managing food orders;
- proper disinfecting of kitchen equipment; pots/pans, dish tubs, food trolleys, food containers, storage containers etc.
- Engage in routine cleaning and daily maintenance of the Child Care Centre by performing the following duties:
- Routine cleaning of kitchen and area such as but not limited to cupboards, fridges, pantry, cooking appliances, floors
- Performing rigorous cleaning including duties such as but not limited to collecting garbage, sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning, and maintenance of washroom(s)
- Maintaining updated list of products and ordering of supplies as needed
- Complete daily log of tasks completed
- Noting of and reporting to Manager any furnishings/materials/equipment that require repair or replacement
- Participate in supervisory meetings, performance appraisals and self evaluation
- Attend necessary training as determined
- Participate in ongoing development and team building activities
- Perform other related duties as may be required and assigned

- Required 1-year diploma in a related field
- Required 1-year related experience with Kitchen/Custodian related duties with the ability to follow a firm schedule;
Required WHMIS1 and Safe Food Handling Certificate;
- Ability to be consistent and display a positive/helpful attitude;
- Demonstrated sensitivity to and knowledge of the First Nations cultural values and traditions;
- Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written;
- Excellent computer skills (including MS Word, Word Perfect, Excel, Internet, Email, Outlook);
- Ability to report for work as scheduled;
- Ability to attend work regularly;
- Must undergo a criminal record check prior to employment (At applicant expenses)