Chef Assistant

Earn more with Hyre. Temp staff positions in Ottawa Start Earning Choose Your Own Wage You know the value of your work. Unlike event staffing agencies, we give you the freedom to pick what you want to make. Work When You Want We give you the freedom to choose shifts that meet your schedule. Work Where You Want Our site lets you choose to work at locations you prefer. Wait Staff Bar Staff Chef Assistant Cook at the top event venues in Ottawa Job Description As a chef assistant at Hyre, you will be working at a variety of high-end establishments. These include, but are not limited to, hotels, event venues (conference centres, banquet halls, golf clubs, private property, etc.), and catering companies. You will be expected to support the head chef in a cordial manner – helping with food preparation as requested. Job Responsibilities Preparing and cooking meals for guests. This includes, but is not limited to, washing, cutting, sautéeing, etc. Reviewing kitchen inventory and estimating what food items will be required for the upcoming events. Maintaining records of what food has been prepared and what ingredients were used. Overseeing the storage and disposal of leftover food products after the events. Helping to ensure that the cooking area and kitchen is clean and ready for future events. Plating and presentation of the food being served. Overall, providing an excellent level of service and professionalism. Required Experience A minimum of 6 months-1 year of experience working in a fast-paced kitchen such as a restaurant, event space, or catering company. Solid knife skills. Special Requirements in Ottawa, Ontario Food Handlers Certificate is an asset Start Earning Find available shifts Toronto Wait Staff Bar Staff Chef Assistant Ottawa Wait Staff Bar Staff Chef Assistant Guelph Wait Staff Bar Staff Chef Assistant London Wait Staff Bar Staff Chef Assistant Montreal Wait Staff Bar Staff Chef Assistant

Support the head chef by preparing, cooking, and plating meals for guests at high-end event venues. Manage kitchen inventory, maintain records of ingredients used, and ensure the cooking area remains clean.

Requires 6 months to 1 year of experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment and solid knife skills. A Food Handlers Certificate is considered an asset.

• CookingPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food Preparation
• Knife Skills
• Plating
• Inventory Management
• Kitchen Cleaning
• Cooking

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Trades

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 9, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level