Cook's Helper

Tim Hortons; Cowansville; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

On-the-job training tailored to youth

Welcoming work environment training

Job summary

Tim Hortons #1779 in Cowansville, QC is hiring a Cook's Helper to join the team. This on-site position offers permanent, full-time hours and a straightforward role in a fast-paced food service environment.

You will handle food preparation, customer service, and kitchen upkeep across various shifts, with training provided on the job. The role requires French language skills and legal eligibility to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate required.
• 1 to less than 7 months of experience in food services or related environment.
• French language proficiency required.
• Availability for varied shifts including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work permit to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Package take-out food items for customers.
• Portion and wrap foods according to Tim Hortons standards.
• Prepare, heat, and finish simple food items as required.
• Serve customers at counters or buffet tables.
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars to maintain supply levels.
• Take customers' orders accurately and efficiently.
• Operate manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foodstuffs.
• Wash, peel, and cut vegetables and fruit as part of daily food preparation.

Skills

Food services

French language proficiency

Availability for varied shifts

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

Located in Cowansville, QC, Tim Hortons #1779 is looking to bring on a Cook's Helper to join their team at their coffee shop location. This is a permanent, full-time position offering steady hours and a straightforward role in a fast-paced food service environment.

From prepping ingredients to taking orders and stocking supplies, the Cook's Helper position is a hands-on job with a solid mix of food prep and customer-facing duties.

About the Role: Cook's Helper

As a Cook's Helper at Tim Hortons in Cowansville, you'll be involved in the day-to-day flow of the kitchen and front counter. Your responsibilities will span food preparation, customer service, and general kitchen upkeep — all essential to keeping the location running efficiently during every shift.

This is an on-site position, meaning all work takes place at the physical location. The role requires working across a variety of shifts including early mornings, mornings, days, evenings, and weekends, so flexibility is important. A team-oriented mindset and willingness to jump in wherever needed will serve you well here.

Benefits and Salary

This position pays $16.60 per hour at 40 hours per week. Tim Hortons #1779 also offers a dental plan and a health care plan as part of the health benefits package. The employer provides on-the-job training tailored to youth and fosters a welcoming work environment through awareness training for all employees.

• dental plan
• health care plan
• on-the-job training tailored to youth
• fosters a welcoming work environment through awareness training for all employees

Job Details

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Company: Tim Hortons #1779

Location: 1615, rue du Sud, Cowansville, QC J2K 2Z4

Requisition ID: 3671117

Date Posted: September 14, 2026

Schedule: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend

Pay: $16.60/hour — 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

The Cook's Helper role at Tim Hortons keeps you active and engaged throughout your shift. You'll be handling everything from food prep tasks to direct customer interactions, making this a well-rounded position for anyone looking to build experience in food services.

• Package take-out food items for customers
• Portion and wrap foods according to Tim Hortons standards
• Prepare, heat, and finish simple food items as required
• Serve customers at counters or buffet tables
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars to maintain supply levels
• Take customers' orders accurately and efficiently
• Operate manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foodstuffs
• Wash, peel, and cut vegetables and fruit as part of daily food preparation

Requirements / Skills

Tim Hortons is looking for a candidate with some prior exposure to food services and the motivation to learn on the job.

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate is required
• 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a food services or related environment
• French language proficiency is required for this position
• Availability for varied shifts including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work permit to work in Canada