Kitchen Helper/Line cook

Job summary

Assist in daily kitchen operations including food preparation, cutting, portioning, and plating according to established recipes. Support chefs in the preparation of various dishes while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Job details

ABOUT AUGUST 8 August 8 Restaurant is a leading Asian cuisine dining destination in Southern Ontario, known for our fusion of authentic Japanese, Chinese, and modern Asian flavors. We pride ourselves on high-quality food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere. POSITION OVERVIEW We are currently seeking Kitchen Helpers / Line Cooks to join our Hamilton Downtown location. The ideal candidate is reliable, hardworking, and passionate about food preparation. You will assist in daily kitchen operations, support chefs, and help maintain a clean and organized workspace. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist in food preparation, cutting, portioning, and plating according to recipes and standards * Support chefs in preparing sushi, dim sum, teppanyaki, or hot dishes depending on assignment * Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and workstations * Work efficiently during peak hours while maintaining quality and consistency QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS * Previous kitchen or line cook experience preferred, but training available for motivated candidates * Strong teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail * Able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks * Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices WHAT WE OFFER * Staff meals and employee discounts. * Opportunities for growth into supervisory or management roles. * Supportive and inclusive work environment.

What you’ll do

Assist in daily kitchen operations including food preparation, cutting, portioning, and plating according to established recipes. Support chefs in the preparation of various dishes while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Requirements

Previous kitchen or line cook experience is preferred, though training is available for motivated candidates. Applicants must demonstrate strong teamwork, reliability, and a basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.

Benefits

• Staff meals • Employee discounts • Opportunities for growth

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Knife skills
• Portioning
• Plating
• Sushi preparation
• Dim sum preparation
• Teppanyaki
• Kitchen cleanliness
• Organization
• Teamwork
• Reliability
• Attention to detail
• Food safety
• Hygiene practices
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Productivity Improvement
• Management
• Cleanliness
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Operations
• Recipes
• Restaurant Operation
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Kitchen Helper
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Fast Food