kitchen helper

Food counter attendants and food preparers prepare, heat and finish cooking simple food items and serve customers at food counters. Kitchen helpers, food service helpers and dishwashers clear tables, clean kitchen areas, wash dishes, and perform various other activities to assist workers who prepare or serve food and beverages. They are employed by restaurants, cafés, hotels, fast food outlets, cafeterias, hospitals and other establishments.

 

Food counter attendants and food preparers

Take customers' orders

Clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs using manual and electric appliances

Use deep fryer, grill, oven, dispensers and other equipment to prepare fast food items such as sandwiches, hamburgers, fries, salads, ice cream dishes, milkshakes and other beverages

Portion, assemble, and wrap food or place it directly on plates for service to patrons, and package take-out food

Use equipment to prepare hot beverages such as coffee and tea specialties

Serve customers at counters or buffet tables

Stock refrigerators and salad bars and keep records of the quantities of food used

May receive payment for food items purchased.

Kitchen helpers

Wash and peel vegetables and fruit

Wash work tables, cupboards and appliances

Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers

Unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, cupboards and other storage areas

Sweep and mop floors, and perform other duties to assist cook and kitchen staff.

Food service helpers

Clear and clean tables and trays in eating establishments

Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables

Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and in serving areas

Remove dishes before and after courses

Perform other duties such as scraping and stacking dishes, carrying linen to and from laundry area and running errands.

Dishwashers

Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans using dishwasher or by hand

Place dishes in storage area

Scour pots and pans, and may clean and polish silverware.