Cashier/Kitchen Attendant Full-time Job

Main Purpose and Function

Carnegie Community Centre servces as an important resource to Vancouver's diverse Downtown Eastside community. Patrons participate in educational, recreational, cultural and social programming; enjoy the delicious low cost food offered at the cafeteria; or simply enjoy the Centre as the living room of the Downtown Eastside.

 

This position is responsible for the delivery of essential food services at Carnegie Communicty Centre in a professional and welcoming manner, with or without the assistance of volunteers. Customer services is a key element of the position.

 

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Specific duties include assisting in food preparation, including preparing and packaging catering orders and light meals; operating the concession point of sale and cash accounts records; serving customers; training and supervising concession volunteers; ensuring the concession is properly stocked; cleaning and maintaining cleaning and hygiene standards; conducting cash-outs; and assisting kitchen staff in cleaning, receiving deliveries and other related duties as required.

 

Requires an ability to work with volunteers, patrons and other staff in a respectful and supportive manner, understanding their needs, and providing constructive advice or direction as appropriate.

 

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 10 and preferably one year experience in commercial kitchen, catering or food service operations, including operating a cash register and providing food services to customers, with cooking school training and/or other retail work related experience.
• Experience in dealing with a broad spectrum of customers and a demonstrated focus on customer service is required.
• Experience in working with and training volunteers an asset.
• Food Safe Level 1 or ability to obtain is a requirement.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of concession operations is required.
• Working knowledge of sanitation, public health and kitchen safety standards as applied to the serving, storage and preparation of food.
• Strong people skills, ability to be energetic and motivated team player, and possess excellent organizational skills.
• Physically able to work several hours in a standing position and lift moderately heavy weights (10-12 kg).

 

A Police Record Check clearance is a requirement of these positions. A Clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.

Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canadas densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, its surrounded by mountains, and also has thriving art, theatre and music scenes. Vancouver Art Gallery is known for its works by regional artists, while the Museum of Anthropology houses preeminent First Nations collections.