General Helper/Kitchen Cold Production
- Mississauga, ON
- On-site
- Posted Sep 2, 2026
- 1 position
$19–$20 / hour
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time, Temporary
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The General Helper is responsible for cold food production, including assembling sandwiches and salads, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness and sanitation. They also assist with equipment maintenance, waste management, and organizing storage areas.
Job details
Company Description WHO ARE WE? Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of. Work That Matters, People Who Care. Job Description WHAT’S THE JOB? The General Helper/Kitchen Cold Production is responsible for assisting in the kitchen operations for our cold commissary, assembling sandwiches, salads, snack cups, general kitchen production, etc. as well as maintenance as well as cleaning and sanitizing of designated kitchen areas, tools, equipment, pots, and dishes. Note this is a seasonal position which coincides with the operation of the school year. Your work will include: General kitchen prep - washing produce, cutting vegetables, cutting protein, assembling of sandwiches and salads. cutting fruit, making snack cups. Wash, scrub, clean, and sanitize designated kitchen and all aspects within the kitchen Keep Kitchen organized Clean kitchen floors; sweeping Clean refrigerators, ovens, and other kitchen equipment Assist with ware washing Deep cleaning on a daily/weekly basis of the dish machine, ovens, etc. Help keep storage rooms and fridges/freezers cleaned and organized Maintaining Records and Logs Maintain Garbage room, sort according to waste streams Understanding WINNOW Qualifications WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? You have a minimum 1 year kitchen or catering experience in Food Service Industry, hospitality environment or remote lodge setting You are fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills Require valid Food Safety Certificate and Allergen Safe Certificate to start You are able to prioritize multiple demands Physically capable; physical demanding job, fast moving Able to lift, carry, push up to 25lbs and for long periods of time Full availability required Additional Information WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Health and dental benefits. Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing! Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader. Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request. #IND1 Compensation: CAD 19 - CAD 20 - hourly
What you’ll do
The General Helper is responsible for cold food production, including assembling sandwiches and salads, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness and sanitation. They also assist with equipment maintenance, waste management, and organizing storage areas.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in the food service or hospitality industry and possess valid Food Safety and Allergen Safe certificates. The role requires physical capability to lift up to 25lbs and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
• Health benefits • Dental benefits
Listed skills
- Time management · Preferred
- Organization · Preferred
- Cleaning · Preferred
- Food safety · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Physical stamina · Preferred
- Sanitation · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Kitchen preparation
- Food safety
- Sanitation
- Cleaning
- Ware washing
- Communication
- Organization
- Time management
- Physical stamina
- Event Catering
- Lifting Ability
- Food Services
- Economics
- English Language
- Food Safety And Sanitation
- Operations
- Verbal Communication Skills
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Manufacturing
- General Manager/Kitchen Manager
- Production Worker
- Assemblers Not Elsewhere Classified
- Helpers--Production Workers
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