Posted by Driftwood Restaurant Courtenay
19-Jan-2026
18-Jul-2026
Courtenay
$18.0 Per Hour
Term: Permanent
Salary: $18.0 / hourly (32760-37440)
Working hours: 35.0-40.0 Hours/Week
Work location: 1130 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, BC, Canada V9N 2K1
Driftwood Restaurant Courtenay, established in 2023 in Courtenay, BC, is part of the Driftwood Restaurant Group on Vancouver Island. The restaurant offers a captivating oriental ambiance and specializes in fresh, hand-crafted Chinese cuisine, including All-You-Can-Eat buffets and locally inspired menus tailored to the community. Guests can enjoy dine-in, takeout, and delivery services. Now we are looking for a dedicated Restaurant helper to join us in assisting cooks and other staff in various tasks such as cooking, cleaning, ordering, packaging, as well as serving customers.
· Handle kitchen tasks such as slicing, peeling, trimming, and chopping food items using both manual and electric tools.
· Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, floors, and storage areas.
· Handle trash removal, dishwashing (manual and machine), and cleaning/polishing of kitchenware.
· Check, arrange, and maintain supplies in refrigerators, cupboards and other storage areas.
· Assist cook in using deep fryer, oven, dispensers and other equipment to prepare semi-finished food items.
· Bring clean dishes, flatware and other supplies to the buffet station.
· Portion and assemble meals, record and package take-out orders.
· Assist in food services such as cleaning tables, removing dishes, replenishing condiments and other supplies.
· Assist in other tasks as required by the kitchen or dining area staff.
· Completion of secondary school education is preferred.
· Previous experience in a kitchen/restaurant is preferred.
· Strong work ethic and reliability, willingness to commit to a long-term employment.
· Attention to detail and cleanliness.
· Friendly and professional attitude when interacting with customers and team members.
· Ability to stand, lift, bend, and manually handling kitchen tools and equipment.
· Ability to work in a noisy, hot and fast-paced environment.
· Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
· Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.
For more information, please visit our website https://www.driftwoodrestaurants.com. Please send us your resume to this email: driftwood.recruit@gmail.com. We only accept resumes by email, and only qualified candidates will be contacted.