Catering Helper jobs in Surrey, BC

Title: Kitchen Helper - (Casual)

Number of Positions: Multiple

Competition Number: C146

Location: Phoenix Center (Main Campus)

Position Status: Casual (On Call)

Reports to: Program Manager

Compensation: (Grid 1) $22.51 - $24.08

Job Summary:

Working as part of the kitchen team, the Kitchen Helper at Phoenix Society is responsible for food preparation. Key responsibilities include: preparing meal ingredients; maintaining a clean kitchen area; cleaning dishes and cooking instruments; and loading items for transport to the Society’s various locations in a safe, timely manner.

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 April 01st, 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.