Kitchen Staff Jobs in British Columbia

The Kitchen Staff are the backbone of the hospitality service industry, responsible for a broad range of duties. They ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen by preparing ingredients, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, assisting in food preparation, and maintaining stock levels of food and supplies. They are also responsible for maintaining high hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen to assure the quality of food served to guests. Additionally, they might be required to handle customer service related issues, such as taking orders, serving food, and addressing customer complaints.

To excel in this role, Kitchen Staff should possess a number of key skills and certifications. They should have a food handler's certificate, signifying they are trained in food safety practices. A good level of physical fitness and endurance is also important as the job involves standing for long hours and handling heavy kitchen equipment. Strong teamwork, time management, and multitasking skills are indispensable to cope with the fast-paced working environment. Prior to becoming a Kitchen Staffer, individuals may have roles like Wait Staff, Dishwasher, or Food Prep Assistant to gain relevant experience in the hospitality industry.

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Dishwasher

  • Sechelt, BC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Sechelt, BC
  • 9 hours ago

Were looking for a reliable, hardworking dishwasher to join our back-of-house crew. This role is essential to keeping our kitchen running smoothly, and were looking for someone who takes pride in...

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Dishwasher - Home Block Restaurant

  • CedarCreek Estate Winery
  • Kelowna, BC
  • 12 hours ago
  • Kelowna, BC
  • 12 hours ago

What You’ll Do Ensure all pots, plates, bowls, cutlery, and glasses are hygienically cleaned and stored properly Always keep the dishwashing area clean and hygienic Keep the floor of the dish washing...

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Part-Time Cook - Retirement Residence

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 1 day ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 1 day ago

YOUR ROLE The cook is responsible for food preparation, finishing and serving of meals, maintaining clean and orderly working areas, participation in the development of menu plans, and assisting with...

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Food Service Worker

  • Fraser Health
  • Langley, BC
  • 1 day ago
  • Langley, BC
  • 1 day ago

Performs cleaning, and administrative support duties for the kitchen/dining and food preparation areas....

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Food Service Worker

  • The Salvation Army
  • New Westminster, BC
  • 1 day ago
  • New Westminster, BC
  • 1 day ago

Strips, racks and washes items such as trays, dishes, pots, pans and utensils; operates dishwashing machines; stacks clean dishes and utensils; clears and cleans dining tables. 6....

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Dishwasher

  • Capilano Group
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 1 day ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 1 day ago

Dedicated to creating experiences our guests and team members are amazed by, Prospect Point Cafe is looking for a hands-on, efficient Dishwasher. If you are passionate about quality service,...

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Kitchen Assistants

  • North Vancouver, BC
  • 2 days ago
  • North Vancouver, BC
  • 2 days ago

Spend the Summer/Fall on the shores of Indian Arm! We are looking for Kitchen Assistants(as well as a 2nd Cook) to work in our busy commercial kitchen, providing meals and snacks. Guests are...

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Cook

  • Bowen Island, BC
  • 2 days ago
  • Bowen Island, BC
  • 2 days ago

Cook Acsis Entertainment and Hospitality Mngmt.Ltd. o/ a Bowen Island Pub Location: 479 Bowen Island Trunk Road, Bowen Island, BC, Canada V0N 1G0 Salary: $22.00 / Hour Vacancies: 5 Vacancies...

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Dishwasher - Terrace Restaurant

  • Mission Hill Family Estate
  • West Kelowna, BC
  • 2 days ago
  • West Kelowna, BC
  • 2 days ago

Dishwasher Job Type: Seasonal West Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia The Life of a Dishwasher: Report to the Sous Chefs and Restaurant Chef or Private Events Chef Ensure all pots and pans...

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Food Service Worker (Operations)

  • Vancouver Coastal Health
  • Richmond, BC
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, BC
  • 2 days ago

Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $25.82/Hr. - CAD $25.82/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Food Service Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Minoru Residence in...

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Kitchen Steward

  • Coast Hotels
  • Victoria, BC
  • 4 days ago
  • Victoria, BC
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities: Operates, cleans, and maintains the dishwashing equipment and ensures all areas of the kitchen are kept clean and sanitary Completes assigned prep work to support the kitchen team...

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Dishwasher - Kitchen - Turtlejacks West Kelowna

  • Days Hospitality Limited
  • West Kelowna, BC
  • 6 days ago
  • West Kelowna, BC
  • 6 days ago

Our philosophy is “to be great you need to have great people”.Accordingly, we are always searching for “great people”. If you thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial workplace we would be very...

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Food Service Workers

  • SAGE Dining Services, Inc
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 10 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 10 days ago

Prior commercial dishwashing experience preferred, however, we can teach any motivated individual. Ability to understand and execute recipes and instructions in English accurately....

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Moxies - Back of House - Cook

  • Northland Properties
  • Langley, BC
  • 13 days ago
  • Langley, BC
  • 13 days ago

Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we are looking for enthusiastic, upbeat, and hard-working people to join our team. As a Cook, you can craft your skills and gain experience...

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Cook 3 (Full Time)

  • Coast Hotels
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 13 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 13 days ago

The Cook will contribute to the overall success of the hotel by assisting in food preparation, providing superior customer service and specialized services for the culinary department....

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Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Emerging Technologies in a Professional Kitchen
Emerging technologies, from AI to Cloud technology, have the potential to revolutionise professional kitchen operations. On this two-week course, youll discover new technologies being used in...
Kitchen Chemistry
This seminar is designed to be an experimental and hands-on approach to applied chemistry (as seen in cooking). Cooking may be the oldest and most widespread application of chemistry and recipes...
Food Safety and Personal Hygiene in a Professional Kitchen
Hygiene is so important in food preparation. If caterers, chefs and wait staff are not adequately trained they can present huge health risks to the community. On this course from the International...

Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in British Columbia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kitchen Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Kitchen Staffs in British Columbia offer the following education background
High School or GED
43.5%
Bachelor's Degree
16.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Some High School
3.7%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in British Columbia
None
41.7%
Less than 1 year
37.0%
1-2 years
14.4%
4-6 years
4.4%
6-8 years
2.6%


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