Kitchen Staff Jobs in Thornhill, 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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Pastry Assistant/Cook

  • Mississauga, ON (19 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mississauga, ON (19 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 1 day ago

preparation and the highest calibre of food presentation, taking advantage of all opportunities to improve upon both o Maintain product consistency by regularly conducting inspections of portions,...

Food Service Worker, Apotex, North York, ON

  • North York, ON (4 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 1 day ago
  • North York, ON (4 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 1 day ago

Working Title: Food Service Worker, Apotex, North York, ON Employment Status: Full-Time Starting Hourly Rate: $19.00 per hour Address: 150 Signet Drive North York ON M9L 1T9 New Hire Schedule:...

Utility Worker

  • Mississauga, ON (19 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON (19 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 2 days ago

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY IS NOW BOARDING: Join OTG as a Utility Worker now at YYZ and drive a new type of hospitality. Explore career opportunities in a unique hospitality environment with some of...

Executive Chef - Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel and Suites

  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 3 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 3 days ago

The award winning Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel and Suites is searching for a dynamic Executive Chef. In this role, you will lead the operations in Mosaic Kitchen, Bar & Lounge, Banquets and In...

Deli Clerk - Full Time

  • Vaughan, ON (3 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 5 days ago
  • Vaughan, ON (3 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 5 days ago

We are looking for a Deli Clerk - Full Time who is passionate about food and enjoys working in a fast paced, team environment! Do you have outstanding customer service skills? Are you passionate...

Food Service Team Member

  • Etobicoke, ON (12 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 5 days ago
  • Etobicoke, ON (12 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 5 days 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,...

Chef de Partie (Part-Time)

  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 5 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 5 days ago

A Chef de Partie/Station Chef is responsible for supervising staff and ensuring high levels of food preparation to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience....

Cook, Part Time

  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 8 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 8 days ago

Working Title: Cook, Part Time Employment Status: Part-Time Starting Hourly Rate: $22.11 per hour Address: 150 Dunn Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 2R6 Toronto ON M6K 2R6 New Hire Schedule: Open availability...

Food Service Worker, PT

  • Ajax, ON (20 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 8 days ago
  • Ajax, ON (20 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 8 days ago

Working Title: Food Service Worker, PT Employment Status: Part-Time Starting Hourly Rate: 17.20 Address: 580 Harwood Ave, S Ajax ON L1S2J4 New Hire Schedule: 12 - 18 hours a week. Various shifts...

Back of House - Prep Cook

  • North York, ON (4 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 8 days ago
  • North York, ON (4 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 8 days ago

Key Responsibilities Prepare and manage freshly made prep recipes daily Ensure company food preparation specifications are met, while executing appropriate food handling protocols Maintain the quality...

Dishwasher

  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 9 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 9 days ago

Work location: Barrie The Rec Room City: Barrie 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 expand...

Line Cook - Seasonal

  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 9 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (10 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 9 days ago

preparation and set up of line stations supporting Ripley’s Café....

Back of House - Line Cook

  • North York, ON (4 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 10 days ago
  • North York, ON (4 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 10 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 Line Cook, you can craft your skills and gain...

Back of House - Cook

  • North York, ON (4 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 10 days ago
  • North York, ON (4 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 10 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...

Back of House - Dishwasher

  • North York, ON (4 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 10 days ago
  • North York, ON (4 miles from Thornhill, ON)
  • 10 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 Dishwasher, you support the restaurant to ensure...

Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Thornhill, 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 Thornhill, ON offer the following education background
High School or GED
45.8%
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 Thornhill, 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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