Kitchen Assistant

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Kitchen Assistant – Casual, On-call M’akola Housing Society Duncan, B.C., Ts'i'ts'uwatul' Lelum Position Summary Under the direction of the Kitchen Supervisor with directional support from Second Cooks, the Kitchen Assistant is responsible for basic food preparation techniques used to produce high quality, large volume meals. In addition, the Kitchen Assistant is responsible for washing and storing of all kitchen and dining room dishes, maintaining clean and sanitary work areas and equipment and tools in a professional manner. The successful candidate will be willing to cross train in the assisted living facility’s other departments, such as the Dining Room area and Housekeeping. This is a casual on-call position and shifts for Kitchen Assistant will typically be from 10:30 am – 6:30 pm. This position is compensated at $24.34 per hour. Requirements • Grade 12 or equivalent • Courses or training in customer service and/or food service • 1-2 years of experience working in high volume facilities, not including convenience or fast food, or an equivalent combination of education, training & experience • Courses required and paid for by M’akola: o Occupational Level 1 First Aid Level 1 Certificate o Food Safe Level 1 Certificate o WHMIS Certificate • Criminal Record Check Other • Provide clear Criminal Record Check prior to hiring, costs covered by M’akola • Willingness to follow M’akola policies and procedures • Willing to travel for occasional M’akola events Who We Are M’akola Housing Society (MHS) is an Indigenous affordable housing provider committed to supporting vibrant, diverse communities in British Columbia. Our portfolio spans the entire province and involves property management, asset management, Assisted Living, and providing professional consulting services to other service providers. We have energetic and engaged teams. Each member brings a unique approach and skillset, and together we are committed to delivering high-quality service to our tenants and their communities. We strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment where all team members take personal accountability for their work, have a passion for excellence, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and hire employees of all cultures including Indigenous and non-Indigenous. Our Indigenous employees have diverse backgrounds including status, non-status, Metis, and Inuit. Preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry (please self-identify) as per Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code. If you have any questions regarding this position or applying for the position, please contact us at: humanresources@makola.bc.ca or 778-402-9263. We want to support all applicants during this process. MHS is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Please advise us if you require accommodation if we contact you for an employment opportunity. We deeply appreciate and thank all that apply but only applicants that are selected for this opportunity will be contacted. Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter here: https://makola.bamboohr.com/careers/160?source=aWQ9MTY%3D Closing Date: Until Filled Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. For statistical purposes please indicate where you saw this job posting i.e. job site, email etc.