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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Pizza Cook (NOC 63200)

  • Port Elgin, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Port Elgin, ON
  • 1 day ago

staff Additional information Security and safety Bondable Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Repetitive tasks Personal suitability Client focus Flexibility Team player...

Food Service Specialist - Eastern Ontario

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

Assesses the cleanliness of all areas of the store including food preparation areas, sinks, restrooms, security areas, storage areas, garbage, and sanitation areas, etc....

Sous Chef, Bilingual

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 1 day ago

Working Title: Sous Chef Employment Status: Full-Time Starting Hourly Rate: $26,40 per hour Address: 85 University private Ottawa ON K1N 6N5 New Hire Schedule: Schedule varies Start Date: August...

Full-Time Cook (AbleLiving Services, Roxanne)

  • Hamilton, ON
  • 2 days ago
  • Hamilton, ON
  • 2 days ago

We are currently hiring a Full-Time Cook to join our AbleLiving, Roxanne program! This location is accessible by public transit. This program operates 24/7. Shift time: 9:00am- 5:00pm, alternating...

Cook, On-Call

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 2 days ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 2 days ago

Working Title: Cook, On-Call Employment Status: On-Call (PRN, Per Diem, Casual) Starting Hourly Rate: $22,63 per hour Address: 275 Perrier Avenue Vanier Ottawa ON K1L 5C6 New Hire Schedule: Open...

Food Service Worker, PT, Darlington Nuclear, Bowmanville ON

  • Bowmanville, ON
  • 2 days ago
  • Bowmanville, ON
  • 2 days ago

Working Title: Food Service Worker, PT, Darlington Nuclear, Bowmanville ON Employment Status: Part-Time Starting Hourly Rate: $18.72 per hour Address: 1 Holt Road south Bowmanville ON L1C 3Z8 New...

Prep Cook

  • Cambridge, ON
  • 3 days ago
  • Cambridge, ON
  • 3 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...

Second Cook, Remote Camp

  • Dubreuilville, ON
  • 3 days ago
  • Dubreuilville, ON
  • 3 days ago

Working Title: Second Cook, Remote Camp Employment Status: Full-Time Starting Hourly Rate: $20,25 per hour Benefits: Available as per CBA Requirements: Cook experience in large restaurant or...

Remote Work

Noodle Bar Cook

  • Niagara Falls, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Niagara Falls, ON
  • 4 days ago

Fixed Term (Fixed Term) There are some GREAT PEOPLE out there... we should know we hire them! IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING EMPLOYEE, PLEASE NAVIGATE TO THE INTERNAL JOB POSTING USING THIS LINK: NOODLE...

Deli Clerk (PT)

  • Port Carling, ON
  • 4 days ago
  • Port Carling, ON
  • 4 days ago

Requisition ID: 190038 Career Group: Store Careers Job Category: Retail - Deli Travel Requirements: 0 - 10% Job Type: Part-Time Country: Canada (CA) Province: Ontario City: Port Carling Location:...

Cook Regular Part Time [IAR Ck2 0.40] AgeCare Aurora

  • Aurora, ON
  • 5 days ago
  • Aurora, ON
  • 5 days ago

Must have a diploma/certificate or equivalent in quality food preparation and production....

Food Service Worker, PT

  • Brantford, ON
  • 5 days ago
  • Brantford, ON
  • 5 days ago

Working Title: Food Service Worker, PT Employment Status: Part-Time Starting Hourly Rate: $17.20 per hour Address: 200 Terrace Hill St. Brantford ON N3R 1G9 New Hire Schedule: M-F, 7am-5pm You...

Cook - Part time

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 5 days ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 5 days ago

Working Title: Cook - Part time Employment Status: Part-Time Starting Hourly Rate: $ 24.50 Per Hour Address: 2179 Elmira Dr Ottawa ON K2C 3S1 New Hire Schedule: 05:30-13:30, 12:00-18:00 Monday to...

Dishwasher, Full time

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 5 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 5 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...

Food Service Worker

  • Owen Sound, ON
  • 5 days ago
  • Owen Sound, ON
  • 5 days ago

Working Title: Food Service Worker Employment Status: Full-Time Starting Hourly Rate: 17.65 Address: 1800 8th St East Owen Sound ON N4K 6M9 New Hire Schedule: Days, afternoons, some weekends You...

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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
45.6%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.8%
Associate's Degree
12.6%
Some High School
4.0%
Some College
3.5%
Master's Degree
3.3%
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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