The City of Vancouver Hiring for Cashier/Kitchen Attendant at Vancouver, BC Full Time

Company

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

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, including maintaining the cleaning and health and safety standards required due to COVID-19; 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.

The City of Vancouver has a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy. All external applicants applying to the City of Vancouver are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire and subject to this policy as a condition of ongoing employment. Candidates may only be exempted from this requirement if they request and are approved for an accommodation based on a reason related to a Human Rights Code ground (such as disability). Such a request must be made during, not after, the recruitment process.

Business Unit/Department: Arts, Culture and Community Services (1200)

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual

Position Start Date: August 2022

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-012: $23.86 to $27.98 per hour

Application Close: July 22, 2022

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, LGBT2Q+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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