Kitchen Staff Jobs in Oakville, ON

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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Denny's - Back of House - Assistant Cook

  • Mississauga, ON (9 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Mississauga, ON (9 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 15 hours 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 an Assistant Cook to will assist the Cook and you can...

Back of House - Cook

  • Oakville, ON
  • 15 hours ago
  • Oakville, ON
  • 15 hours 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...

Back of House - Dishwasher

  • Mississauga, ON (9 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Mississauga, ON (9 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 15 hours 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 Dishwasher, you support the restaurant to ensure...

Food Service Team Member

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 1 day ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 1 day ago

FOOD SERVICE TEAM MEMBER (SUSHI CHEF) Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States,...

Line Cook

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 1 day ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 1 day ago

Join the Global Leader in Vibe Dining! Why Join Our Team? Comprehensive Benefits Package Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Group Life and Disability Insurance Group Accident, Hospital...

Cook

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 1 day ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 1 day ago

Working Title: Cook Employment Status: Full-Time Starting Hourly Rate: $26,70 per hour Address: 111 Richmond St. W Toronto ON M5H 2G4 New Hire Schedule: 630am-3pm You might not know our name, but...

Sous Chef

  • Mississauga, ON (9 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mississauga, ON (9 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 1 day ago

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. Thats because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company thats the 6th largest employer in the world,...

Cook

  • Stoney Creek, ON (16 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 5 days ago
  • Stoney Creek, ON (16 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 5 days ago

What You Will Do: Preparing meals for residents and guests ensuring dietary needs are met Operating and cleaning food production equipment and food preparation areas Complying with all food preparation...

Cook, Boehringer Ingelheim

  • Burlington, ON (8 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 5 days ago
  • Burlington, ON (8 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 5 days ago

Start: As soon as possible Status: Full-Time Schedule: M-F 7:00am-2:30pm Wage: $20.41 per hour Location: 5180 South Service Road, Burlington ON You might not know our name, but you know where we...

Cook, AC Signature Suite, Mississauga, ON

  • Mississauga, ON (9 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 8 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON (9 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 8 days ago

Working Title: Cook, AC Signature Suite, Mississauga, ON Employment Status: Full-Time Starting Hourly Rate: $26.98 per hour Address: 6301 Silver Dart Drive Mississauga ON L5P 1B2 New Hire...

Dishwasher

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 8 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 8 days ago

between storage and work areas Other duties and tasks as assigned About you: You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent Willing to work in a fast-paced environment Previous dishwashing...

Dishwasher - The Rec Room Square One

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 9 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 9 days ago

Work location: Square One The Rec Room City: Mississauga What you will do: Do you have a passion for new and exciting nationwide business ventures? Would you love to be part of a team thats set to...

Steward

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 11 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 11 days ago

Job Number 24198648 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto International Airport, Terminal 3, Toronto AMF, P.O. Box 3000, Toronto, ONT, Canada VIEW ON...

Pastry Cook

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 11 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 11 days ago

Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. Prepare cold foods. Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers....

Cook, Seasonal, Gourmet Cuisine, Toronto, ON

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 14 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 14 days ago

Working Title: Cook, Seasonal, Gourmet Cuisine, Toronto, ON Employment Status: Seasonal Starting Hourly Rate: $22.00 per hour Address: 325 Front St W, Lower level, Toronto Toronto ON M5V 2Y1 New...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Oakville, ON

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 Oakville, ON offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.9%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Staffs in Oakville, ON
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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