The Kitchen helper works in a fast-paced environment to produce high quality products that exceed our guests’ expectations on every visit. They are willing to learn and embrace change as they implement the innovation of A&W. The Kitchen Helper cares for their guests first before anything else, delighting them with perfect food with natural ingredients and great taste. They also ensure the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen and contributes to achieving high A&W operating standards for the restaurant.
You will excel and find happiness in this job if you:
Love good food – and get excited about preparing it in a fast-paced environment;
Love learning – you’ll use online learning and hands-on training to know how to prepare perfect food to standard recipes or customized for guests;
Embrace change – and get excited to implement new innovation from A&W;
Value flexibility – this includes availability to work flexible hours like early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and/or holidays;
Love working in a team – and together as partners to get the job done in a dynamic, fast food environment.
Your duties:
Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
Carry and replace linen
Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units
Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
Load bus pans and trays
Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
Place dishes in storage area
Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas
Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
Scour pots and pans
Keep records of the quantities of food used
Package take-out food
Portion and wrap foods
Prepare, heat and finish simple food items
Serve customers at counters or buffet tables
Stock refrigerators and salad bars
Take customers' orders
Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs
Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
Handle and store cleaning products
Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas
Remove kitchen garbage and trash
Sharpen kitchen knives
Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
Qualifications
Abilities:
Multi-tasking
Working as a team
Effective communication skills
Guest service disposition
Directly Related Work Experience
At least 1 to 2 years (Preferred)
Equipment and machinery experience
Deep fryer
Grill
Working Conditions:
Working in a fast-paced environment
Working in a diverse environment with many different personalities and attitudes
Working together as partners, as a cohesive unit with co-workers
Working with hot products and equipment
Working with cleaning materials and chemicals
Working in a noisy environment
Working with sharp objects (knives, slicers, etc.)
Use of portable or step ladder may be required
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the employee to stand for an extended period of time (up to 8 hours)
Occasionally must lift heavy boxes when dealing with product inventory (max 50 lbs.)
Engaging in repetitive tasks such as preparing/assembling orders and products and regular cleaning of restaurant facility
Must always be mentally alert to ensure the safety of yourself, co-workers, and guests at all times
Maintaining good personal hygiene and appropriate uniform
Having the capacity to handle stressful situations
Benefits:
Dental care
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Vision care
Number of Vacancies: 3