Kitchen Assistant

How you will make an impact: 
You will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and cooking of various food items while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards in the preparation and kitchen areas.  

Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will:

  • Deliver food from pantry to service buffet chafing dishes
  • Assist in the preparation and cooking of various food items
  • Help measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
  • Bake, roast, broil and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods under guidance. Add seasoning to food during mixing or cooking under the instruction of others
  • Carve meat, portion food on serving plates, and add gravies, sauces and garnishes to fill orders as directed
  • Wash, peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetables and fruits
  • Butcher chicken, fish and shellfish as directed
  • Maintain work area and equipment. Follow principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment
  • Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas

 

About you:

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a kitchen or hospitality environment
  • Experience supporting food service operations, including restocking hot buffet stations, running food, bussing tables, and providing general service support
  • You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent 
  • Ability to operate cooking equipment and complete all other cooking tasks
  • Ability to work in a self-directed environment and effectively within an interdisciplinary team
  • Experience in basic food preparation
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
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