Kitchen Staff Jobs in Ontario

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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Back of House - Cook

  • London, ON
  • 7 hours ago
  • London, ON
  • 7 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...

Denny's - Back of House - Assistant Cook

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 7 hours ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 7 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 - Dishwasher

  • Kingston, ON
  • 7 hours ago
  • Kingston, ON
  • 7 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...

Deli Clerk (PT)

  • Paris, ON
  • 11 hours ago
  • Paris, ON
  • 11 hours ago

Requisition ID: 189172 Career Group: Store Careers Job Category: Retail - Deli Travel Requirements: 0 - 10% Job Type: Part-Time Country: Canada (CA) Province: Ontario City: Paris Location: 4062...

Meat Clerk (PT)

  • Parry Sound, ON
  • 11 hours ago
  • Parry Sound, ON
  • 11 hours ago

Requisition ID: 189150 Career Group: Store Careers Job Category: Retail - Meat Travel Requirements: 0 - 10% Job Type: Part-Time Country: Canada (CA) Province: Ontario City: Parry Sound Location:...

Salad Bar Clerk (PT)

  • Paris, ON
  • 11 hours ago
  • Paris, ON
  • 11 hours ago

Requisition ID: 189171 Career Group: Store Careers Job Category: Retail - Produce Travel Requirements: 0 - 10% Job Type: Part-Time Country: Canada (CA) Province: Ontario City: Paris Location: 4062...

Restaurant Cook - Part Time

  • Sherkston, ON
  • 11 hours ago
  • Sherkston, ON
  • 11 hours ago

preparation and presentation Good communication skills Professional appearance Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email and internet PERKS & BENEFITS At Sun Outdoors, you will...

Cook

  • Stittsville, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Stittsville, ON
  • 1 day ago

LOOKING FOR IN COOK Terms of Employment : Permanent, Fulltime Salary : 17.50/ Hour; 40 Hours per week Anticipated starting date : As soon as possible No of Position available : 4 Marketed to :...

Food Service Team Member

  • Toronto, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Toronto, 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Toronto, 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Toronto, 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...

Dishwasher

  • Kitchener, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Kitchener, ON
  • 1 day 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...

Sous Chef

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Mississauga, 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,...

Meat Clerk/Seafood Clerk - Part Time

  • Vaughan, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Vaughan, ON
  • 1 day ago

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

Baker (PT)

  • Thornbury, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Thornbury, ON
  • 4 days ago

Requisition ID: 189082 Career Group: Store Careers Job Category: Retail - Bakery Travel Requirements: 0 - 10% Job Type: Part-Time Country: Canada (CA) Province: Ontario City: Thornbury Location:...

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Salary for Kitchen Staff Jobs in Ontario

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 Ontario 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 Ontario
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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