cook's helper

Jarocho Mexican Cuisine; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A restaurant in Newmarket, Ontario is looking for a kitchen staff member to perform various tasks such as washing and sanitizing dishes, preparing simple food items, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Candidates must have a Food Safety Certificate and be fluent in Spanish. The role demands physical stamina and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Full-time position with a salary range of CAD 17.60 to 18.00 per hour, with no remote work options.

Benefits

Free parking available

Parking available

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware.
• Place dishes in storage area.
• Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas.
• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand.
• Scour pots and pans.
• Keep records of the quantities of food used.
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items.
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars.
• Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment.
• Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas.
• Remove kitchen garbage and trash.
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit.

Skills

Spanish

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Ability to multitask

Initiative

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Tools

Conventional oven

Deep fryer

Grill

Job description

Posted onDecember 25, 2025 by Employer details Jarocho Mexican Cuisine

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Job details

• Location Newmarket , ON L3Y 9B8
• Salary 17.60 to 18.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 32 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Spanish

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
• Place dishes in storage area
• Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas
• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
• Scour pots and pans
• Keep records of the quantities of food used
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars
• Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs
• Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
• Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas
• Remove kitchen garbage and trash
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Conventional oven
• Deep fryer
• Grill

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Initiative
• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-01-08

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Jarocho Mexican Cuisine

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