Kitchen Helper/Cook

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Kitchen Helper/Cook to join our culinary team. This role is essential in supporting food preparation, ensuring food safety, and delivering excellent food service to our customers. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking, experience in food handling, and a strong understanding of kitchen operations within a restaurant or food industry setting. This position offers an opportunity to develop culinary skills and contribute to a dynamic food service environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and meal assembly according to established recipes and standards
• Support cooking activities, including basic food preparation tasks such as chopping, mixing, and portioning ingredients
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area, including washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces
• Ensure proper food handling procedures are followed to uphold safety and hygiene standards
• Follow all food safety regulations and guidelines to prevent contamination or spoilage

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a restaurant, kitchen, or food service environment is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and food safety standards
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to kitchen operations

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Shelburne, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Kitchen: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safety Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person