Kitchen Assistant

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPASS GROUP CANADA is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to assist in the preparation and cooking of various food items while upholding food safety standards in a busy kitchen in Toronto. The role supports buffet service operations and requires at least 1 year of kitchen or hospitality experience, a valid Food Handler Certificate, and strong communication skills.

This is a full-time, on-site position in the Greater Toronto Area with standard compensation practices.

Qualifications

• 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
• Valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
• Ability to operate cooking equipment and complete 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 sanitation and safety principles in handling food and equipment
• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas

Skills

Food service experience

Food Handler Certificate

Cooking equipment operation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Self-directed work style

Basic food preparation

Job description

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