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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Cook Casual AgeCare Samac

  • Oshawa, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Oshawa, ON
  • 1 day ago

Must have a diploma/certificate or equivalent in quality food preparation and production. What We Offer Great Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off....

Dishwasher, Blackdown Cadet Camp, Borden, ON

  • Borden, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Borden, 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

  • Etobicoke, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Etobicoke, 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,...

Chef de Partie, FT, CIBC Square Catering, Toronto, ON

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

Job Summary How you will make an impact: You will be responsible for the supervision and training of kitchen staff, in addition to the production and quality assurance of all menu items....

Cook (NOC 63200)

  • Pembroke, ON
  • 2 days ago
  • Pembroke, ON
  • 2 days ago

staff Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Personal suitability Client focus Reliability Team player...

Dishwasher

  • Kitchener, ON
  • 2 days ago
  • Kitchener, ON
  • 2 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

  • Toronto, ON
  • 2 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 2 days ago

Working Title: Food Service Worker Employment Status: Full-Time Starting Hourly Rate: 21.00 Address: 2580 Britannia Rd E Toronto ON L5P 1B1 New Hire Schedule: 8:00am - 4:00pm You might not know...

Baker

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

Job Summary Prepares baked goods according to recipes and production specifications....

Food Service Worker - Part-Time

  • North York, ON
  • 3 days ago
  • North York, ON
  • 3 days ago

Are you passionate about food and providing excellent customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with a diverse team? If so, we want you to join our client's...

Chief Steward

  • Toronto, ON
  • 3 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 3 days ago

service and executive lounge areas Oversee the cleanliness of all food and beverage outlets and the team member cafeteria Ensure the Stewarding Team has full knowledge and understanding of compliance...

Cook

  • St Catharines, ON
  • 3 days ago
  • St Catharines, 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...

Cook, Bombardier Pearson, Mississauga, ON

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 3 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 3 days ago

Working Title: Cook, Bombardier Pearson, Mississauga, ON Employment Status: Full-Time Starting Hourly Rate: $19.67 per hour Address: 1890 Alstep Drive Mississauga ON L5S1W1 New Hire Schedule: M- F...

Cook

  • Brantford, ON
  • 3 days ago
  • Brantford, ON
  • 3 days ago

Working Title: Cook Employment Status: Seasonal Starting Hourly Rate: $20.00 per hour Address: 79 Market Street South Brantford ON N5W-0B4 New Hire Schedule: Event Based You might not know our...

Salad/Sandwich Maker, Blackdown Cadet Camp

  • Barrie, ON
  • 3 days ago
  • Barrie, ON
  • 3 days ago

Working Title: Salad/Sandwich Maker, Blackdown Cadet Camp Employment Status: Seasonal (full-time until August 31) Starting Hourly Rate: 18.75 Requirements: 3 years experience in large scale...

Cook, Part time Temp

  • North York, ON
  • 3 days ago
  • North York, ON
  • 3 days ago

Working Title: Cook, Part time Temp Employment Status: Temporary Starting Hourly Rate: $22,18 per hour Address: 22 Norfinch Dr. North York ON M3N 1X1 New Hire Schedule: TBD You might not know our...

Kitchen Staff Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
Leading Well for Staff Health and Wellbeing in the NHS
The health and wellbeing of NHS staff is essential to the quality of care provided to patients, service users and communities. The Covid-19 pandemic placed unprecedented pressures on the health...
Prison Health: Vaccinations for People Working and Living in Prisons (Vaccine Trained Staff)
This two-week course will help you gain an understanding of why vaccines can help protect the health of those living or working in prisons and those around them. Whats more, youll develop the...

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
45.4%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
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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