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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

Job Summary:

Workingas part of the kitchen team, the Kitchen Helper at Phoenix Society isresponsible for food preparation. Key responsibilities include: preparing mealingredients; maintaining a clean kitchen area; cleaning dishes and cookinginstruments; and loading items for transport to the Society's various locationsin a safe, timely manner.

Responsibilities:

Food Services

• Preparemeal ingredients for cooks, including washing, peeling, cutting and slicingingredients
• Assist kitchen staff to unload food supplies fromdelivery trucks
• Store ingredients and food items according to foodsafety standards
• Remove expired or spoiled ingredients from therefrigerator, freezer and stockroom
• Clean and store all dishes, utensils and cookinginstruments
• Pack take-out orders as needed
• Load, items for transport to the Society's varioushousing locations in a safe, timely manner
• Sanitize food service equipment (e.g., Cambrocarts) when they are returned from meal service delivery
• Remove garbage/compost, replace garbage/compostbags and wash garbage/compost bins
• Mop and sweep kitchen areas as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• HighSchool diploma or equivalent
• 1to 3 years of experience in food preparation, cleaning, or equivalent
• Satisfactorycompletion of a criminal records check with vulnerable sector screening isrequired
• Satisfactorycompletion of Tuberculosis Screen form is required
• Satisfactorycompletion of Employee Immunization Record form is required
• FirstAid certification with CPR is required
• FoodSafe Level 1 is required

Skills &Knowledge:

• Stronginterpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in writing andverbally.
• Abilityto follow all food health and safety regulations
• Abilityto lift and carry heavy items for extended periods
• Demonstrated commitment to thesocial sector with a passion for the organization's mission is essential

Competencies

Approach to Work

• Demonstratesinitiative, flexibility, adaptability and resourcefulness
• Activelyseeks and incorporates feedback to inform continuous self-improvement
• Setsgoals, creates and implements action plans, monitors progress, and evaluatesresults
• Adeptlymanages competing tasks and uses time efficiently and effectively

Job Knowledge & Quality ofWork

• High-degree of relevant and current job knowledgeand skill
• Consistently produces accurate, thorough,high-quality work in a timely manner
• Builds and promotes a culture of health and safetyin the workplace
• Implements and enforces best practices in healthand safety within the workplace

Judgement & Decision-Making

• Models independent thinking and creativity
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills
• Makes clear, consistent, transparent and timelydecisions after contemplating various available courses of action
• Exercises sound judgment in the best interests ofthe organization

Communication &Interpersonal Skills

• Expresses themselves clearly and professionallyboth verbally and in writing
• Displays high emotional intelligence; uses tact anddiplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential situations
• Has a manner, style and presence that makes apositive impression
• Listens to and considers others' views

Personal Leadership

• Models the organization's core values of socialjustice, 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 readyto work

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Effectively works with their colleagues to ensureorganizational success
• Champions positive working relationships with staffand external stakeholders
• Supports an environment of openness, and championsteamwork and communication across programs
• Leverages the expertise and experience of othersfor organizational success

ClosingDetails:

ClosingDate

Internalapplications will be accepted until January 26th, 2026, 04:00 pm

"Allemployees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply onthe vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9."Internal applicants must notify the manager of intent to apply.

Externalapplicants will be reviewed after internal applicants have been reviewed andinterviewed.

Allqualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Phoenixis committed to employment equity and encourages applications from people ofall gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenouspeoples and visible minorities. Persons with disabilities who anticipateneeding accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process maycontact our HR department. Any personal information provided will be maintainedin confidence.

Whilewe thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, only thoseselected for an interview will be contacted.