Chef Assistant

Evolia; Toronto; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Health and dental benefits

Life and critical illness insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Weston Frontlines Centre in Toronto is seeking a Chef Assistant to support frontier culinary programs and local agencies. The role involves food distribution, meal prep, catering support, and documentation for the culinary manager.

Requirements include 1–2 years in a kitchen, knowledge of food handling, and a police reference check clearance. Full-time position with competitive benefits and on-site responsibilities in York, ON area.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of kitchen experience is required.
• Knowledge of food handling is mandatory.
• Police reference check clearance required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food distribution and meal prep.
• Prepare menus and cook meals as directed by supervisor.
• Support catering events and maintain cleanliness of work space.
• Provide documentation to the culinary manager and ensure safety standards.
• Lifting as needed and flexibility in duties.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food handling

Police clearance

Tools

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Weston Frontlines Centre is looking for creative, passionate and flexible Chef Assistants. Reporting to the Senior the Culinary Manager/Chef, the Chef Assistant will support the Senior Culinary Manager in food distribution, Frontlines’ culinary programs and support to local agencies and families in Weston and nearby communities as well as catering requests.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pick up food items from suppliers as requested by supervisor
• Storage of food items
• Prepare menus
• Prepare, cook and store meals
• Assist in catering events
• Provide documentation to the culinary manager
• General lifting and cleaning of work space
• Be a positive role model
• Other duties as assigned
• Remain Flexible!

Work Experience: At least 1-2 years of experience working in a kitchen. Knowledge of food handling is a must.

Job Type: Full-time.

Experience: Kitchen: 1 year (Preferred).

What we offer

• Free on-site parking
• Flexible working hours
• Paid time off
• Extended health care and dental benefits, life and critical illness insurance
• Opportunity to work within a small and diverse team
• Professional development opportunities

Conditions of Employment: The successful candidate must provide a Police reference check clearance (vulnerable sector).

Job Type: Full- Time Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00-$19.50 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Flexible Language Requirement: French not required Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: York, ON M9N 1V8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: Cooking: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: Food Handler Certification (required) Work Location: In person