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Kitchen Assistant
Req ID: GENER001553
Category: Service & Hospitality
Brand: Restaurant Associates
Employment Status: Hourly
Starting Rate: $22.50 CAD
Location: Toronto, ON
Category: Service & Hospitality
Brand: Restaurant Associates
Employment Status: Hourly
Starting Rate: $22.50 CAD
Location: Toronto, ON
Posting Date: 2026-04-22T19:15:08.397Z
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Who Are We?
You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.
You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!
Why work with Restaurant Associates? Imagine joining a team that’s at the top of their game. Come to work at Restaurant Associates and learn from the pros how to serve thousands of visitors in some of the world’s best venues. Because of what we do, more than 30,000 guests enjoy an unforgettable experience every day. Learn. Grow. Serve. It’s a winning combination. Join us.
How you will make an impact:
You will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and cooking of various food items while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards in the preparation and kitchen areas.
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will:
- Assist in the preparation and cooking of various food items
- Help measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Bake, roast, broil and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods under guidance. Add seasoning to food during mixing or cooking under the instruction of others
- Carve meat, portion food on serving plates, and add gravies, sauces and garnishes to fill orders as directed
- Wash, peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetables and fruits
- Butcher chicken, fish and shellfish as directed
- Maintain work area and equipment. Follow principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment
- Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas
About you:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a kitchen or hospitality environment
- Experience supporting food service operations, including restocking hot buffet stations, running food, bussing tables, and providing general service support
- Certificate from a recognized cooking school preferred
- You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
- Ability to operate cooking equipment and complete all other cooking tasks
- Ability to work in a self-directed environment and effectively within an interdisciplinary team
- Experience in basic food preparation
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
What’s in it for you?
- Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
- The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
- Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
- Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
- A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
- We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!
Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact ukg.recruitment@compass-canada.com for further information.
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