Title: Kitchen Helper - (Part Time)
Number of Positions: 1
Competition Number: C129
Location: Phoenix Center
(Main Campus)
Position Status: Part Time
Shift Timings & Days: (Sunday) 07:00 am - 03:00 pm (Monday - Thursday) 07:00 am - 11:00 am
Reports to: Program Manager
Compensation: (Grid 1) $22.51
- $24.08
Responsibilities:
Food Services
- Prepare
meal ingredients for cooks, including washing, peeling, cutting and slicing
ingredients
- Assist kitchen staff to unload food supplies from
delivery trucks
- Store ingredients and food items according to food
safety standards
- Remove expired or spoiled ingredients from the
refrigerator, freezer and stockroom
- Clean and store all dishes, utensils and cooking
instruments
- Pack take-out orders as needed
- Load, items for transport to the Society’s various
housing locations in a safe, timely manner
- Sanitize food service equipment (e.g., Cambro
carts) when they are returned from meal service delivery
- Remove garbage/compost, replace garbage/compost
bags and wash garbage/compost bins
- Mop and sweep kitchen areas as required
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High
School diploma or equivalent
- 1
to 3 years of experience in food preparation, cleaning, or equivalent
- Satisfactory
completion of a criminal records check with vulnerable sector screening is
required
- Satisfactory
completion of Tuberculosis Screen form is required
- Satisfactory
completion of Employee Immunization Record form is required
- First
Aid certification with CPR is required
- Food
Safe Level 1 is required
Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong
interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in writing and
verbally.
- Ability
to follow all food health and safety regulations
- Ability
to lift and carry heavy items for extended periods
- Demonstrated commitment to the
social sector with a passion for the organization’s mission is essential
Competencies
Approach to Work
- Demonstrates
initiative, flexibility, adaptability and resourcefulness
- Actively
seeks and incorporates feedback to inform continuous self-improvement
- Sets
goals, creates and implements action plans, monitors progress, and evaluates
results
- Adeptly
manages competing tasks and uses time efficiently and effectively
Job Knowledge & Quality of
Work
- High-degree of relevant and current job knowledge
and skill
- Consistently produces accurate, thorough,
high-quality work in a timely manner
- Builds and promotes a culture of health and safety
in the workplace
- Implements and enforces best practices in health
and safety within the workplace
Judgement & Decision-Making
- Models independent thinking and creativity
- Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills
- Makes clear, consistent, transparent and timely
decisions after contemplating various available courses of action
- Exercises sound judgment in the best interests of
the organization
Communication &
Interpersonal Skills
- Expresses themselves clearly and professionally
both verbally and in writing
- Displays high emotional intelligence; uses tact and
diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential situations
- Has a manner, style and presence that makes a
positive impression
- Listens to and considers others’ views
Personal Leadership
- Models the organization’s core values of social
justice, teamwork, social innovation, and strength-based practices
- Fosters enthusiasm, energy and commitment
- Takes responsibility for personal actions,
performance and health
- Is reliable and accountable; shows up on time ready
to work
Teamwork & Collaboration
- Effectively works with their colleagues to ensure
organizational success
- Champions positive working relationships with staff
and external stakeholders
- Supports an environment of openness, and champions
teamwork and communication across programs
- Leverages the expertise and experience of others
for organizational success
Closing Details:
Closing
Date
Internal
applications will be accepted until January 26th, 2026, 04:00 pm
“All employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9.” Internal applicants must notify the manager of intent to apply.
External applicants will be reviewed after internal applicants have been reviewed and interviewed.
All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Phoenix is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples and visible minorities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact our HR department. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
While we thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
