Top Benefits
About the role
Food Production
Evening Cook Team Member
Reports To: Production Manager
Job Status: Full Time, Permanent, Hourly
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 4:00pm-12:00am
Work Location: On-site, Saulter Street
Compensation: $20.00 CAD/hour
About Real Food For Real Kids
Real Food for Real Kids (RFRK) is a growing company on a mission to make real food the standard rather than the exception.
A multiple award-winning company recognized for excellence and innovation, we’re a leading healthy catering company for child care centres, schools and camps. RFRK proudly serves nutritious meals and snacks to thousands of children throughout the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area every day. We’re well poised for growth into new markets and planning for significant expansion over the coming years.
Our Food Production team is looking for a fantastic person to join us as an Overnight Cook. If you like the sound of us so far, keep reading to see if you have the experience and skills needed for this rewarding role!
The Position
The Cook Team Member contributes to the preparation for that day's tasty lunch. You'll perform routine kitchen duties such as setting up workstations, and following recipes. The Cook Team Member is proactive in health and safety matters, ensuring all rules are being followed. The Cook Team Member will consistently work as a member of a fast-paced, busy environment in a team setting.
Key Responsibilities
Food Production
- Assist with high-volume meal preparation.
- Cook and portion hot food items according to standardized recipes.
- Organize, weigh, and count food ingredients.
- Follow all food safety regulations and operational guidelines.
- Ensure all food meets quality and safety standards, promptly reporting any issues to the Quality Assurance team and Production Manager.
- Contribute to team performance metrics and participate in team meetings.
- Support production tasks related to meal preparation for the following day.
- Other duties as required
Clean & Safe Work Environment
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Ensure fridges and freezers remain well-stocked and orderly.
- Properly sort and dispose of kitchen waste in an organized manner.
- Assist with waste removal as needed.
- Adhere to all health and safety protocols to create a safe working environment.
About You
Required Education & Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen or food production environment is preferred.
Additional Skills
- Strong work ethic – dedicated, reliable, and eager to get the job done right.
- Team player – works well in a collaborative environment.
- Punctual and dependable – maintains a strong attendance record.
- Physical stamina – able to stand for an entire 8-hour shift and lift up to 25kg repeatedly.
- Attention to cleanliness – maintains high hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Basic English proficiency – ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
- Math skills – capable of performing basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) for portioning and measurements.
Nice-to-have
- First Aid Training Certification
- Food Handler’s Certification
Working at RFRK comes with other perks too:
Benefits & Savings Programs
- Group Health Plan including $500 Health Spending Account
- Employee Savings Program (RRSP and RESP Matching)
- Performance Bonus Program
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Wellness Spending Account
Time Off
- Begin with two weeks (10 days) of vacation and unlock additional weeks as you achieve service milestones
- 8 paid sick and wellness days per year
Continuous Growth
- $500 each year towards professional development
- Mentorship program
This position is being advertised because the role is currently vacant and requires staffing. As required under Ontario’s employment-standards regulations, this publicly advertised posting is for an existing vacancy. Interested applicants are welcome to submit their application for consideration.
To apply, please upload your résumé. If you meet almost all of the requirements and are not sure if you should apply, apply anyway! We may see something special in your application that sets you apart from the rest.
Real Food for Real Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and at all levels of our organisation. We strongly encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
No phone calls, emails or drop in visits, please. We’ll contact applicants who fit the bill, and invite them in for an interview.
We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.
Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we use automated tools and artificial intelligence technologies to assist with application review. These tools are used to support, not replace, the hiring team’s evaluation of your qualifications and fit for the role.
Thanks for your interest in Real Food for Real Kids!
Copyright © 2026 Real Food for Real Kids, All rights reserved.
Not the right fit? Search for Evening Cook Team Member jobs in Toronto, ON
About Real Food for Real Kids
About Real Food for Real Kids: Real Food for Real Kids (RFRK) is Canada's leading healthy catering company for kids, making the list of Canada's 100 Best Workplaces for two years running, and frequently winning awards of excellence with the the Green Toronto Awards. We provide healthy, hot lunch and snack catering programs for child care centres, schools and camps. Every day, we cook fresh from scratch and deliver delicious meals and snacks to over 10,000 children throughout the GTA with a focus on wholesome nutrition and with a goal to buy as much Ontario-grown and organic food as practical. RFRK’s mission is to enable and inspire healthy eating. Does this resonate with you?
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Top Benefits
About the role
Food Production
Evening Cook Team Member
Reports To: Production Manager
Job Status: Full Time, Permanent, Hourly
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 4:00pm-12:00am
Work Location: On-site, Saulter Street
Compensation: $20.00 CAD/hour
About Real Food For Real Kids
Real Food for Real Kids (RFRK) is a growing company on a mission to make real food the standard rather than the exception.
A multiple award-winning company recognized for excellence and innovation, we’re a leading healthy catering company for child care centres, schools and camps. RFRK proudly serves nutritious meals and snacks to thousands of children throughout the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area every day. We’re well poised for growth into new markets and planning for significant expansion over the coming years.
Our Food Production team is looking for a fantastic person to join us as an Overnight Cook. If you like the sound of us so far, keep reading to see if you have the experience and skills needed for this rewarding role!
The Position
The Cook Team Member contributes to the preparation for that day's tasty lunch. You'll perform routine kitchen duties such as setting up workstations, and following recipes. The Cook Team Member is proactive in health and safety matters, ensuring all rules are being followed. The Cook Team Member will consistently work as a member of a fast-paced, busy environment in a team setting.
Key Responsibilities
Food Production
- Assist with high-volume meal preparation.
- Cook and portion hot food items according to standardized recipes.
- Organize, weigh, and count food ingredients.
- Follow all food safety regulations and operational guidelines.
- Ensure all food meets quality and safety standards, promptly reporting any issues to the Quality Assurance team and Production Manager.
- Contribute to team performance metrics and participate in team meetings.
- Support production tasks related to meal preparation for the following day.
- Other duties as required
Clean & Safe Work Environment
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Ensure fridges and freezers remain well-stocked and orderly.
- Properly sort and dispose of kitchen waste in an organized manner.
- Assist with waste removal as needed.
- Adhere to all health and safety protocols to create a safe working environment.
About You
Required Education & Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen or food production environment is preferred.
Additional Skills
- Strong work ethic – dedicated, reliable, and eager to get the job done right.
- Team player – works well in a collaborative environment.
- Punctual and dependable – maintains a strong attendance record.
- Physical stamina – able to stand for an entire 8-hour shift and lift up to 25kg repeatedly.
- Attention to cleanliness – maintains high hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Basic English proficiency – ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
- Math skills – capable of performing basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) for portioning and measurements.
Nice-to-have
- First Aid Training Certification
- Food Handler’s Certification
Working at RFRK comes with other perks too:
Benefits & Savings Programs
- Group Health Plan including $500 Health Spending Account
- Employee Savings Program (RRSP and RESP Matching)
- Performance Bonus Program
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Wellness Spending Account
Time Off
- Begin with two weeks (10 days) of vacation and unlock additional weeks as you achieve service milestones
- 8 paid sick and wellness days per year
Continuous Growth
- $500 each year towards professional development
- Mentorship program
This position is being advertised because the role is currently vacant and requires staffing. As required under Ontario’s employment-standards regulations, this publicly advertised posting is for an existing vacancy. Interested applicants are welcome to submit their application for consideration.
To apply, please upload your résumé. If you meet almost all of the requirements and are not sure if you should apply, apply anyway! We may see something special in your application that sets you apart from the rest.
Real Food for Real Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and at all levels of our organisation. We strongly encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
No phone calls, emails or drop in visits, please. We’ll contact applicants who fit the bill, and invite them in for an interview.
We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.
Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we use automated tools and artificial intelligence technologies to assist with application review. These tools are used to support, not replace, the hiring team’s evaluation of your qualifications and fit for the role.
Thanks for your interest in Real Food for Real Kids!
Copyright © 2026 Real Food for Real Kids, All rights reserved.
Not the right fit? Search for Evening Cook Team Member jobs in Toronto, ON
About Real Food for Real Kids
About Real Food for Real Kids: Real Food for Real Kids (RFRK) is Canada's leading healthy catering company for kids, making the list of Canada's 100 Best Workplaces for two years running, and frequently winning awards of excellence with the the Green Toronto Awards. We provide healthy, hot lunch and snack catering programs for child care centres, schools and camps. Every day, we cook fresh from scratch and deliver delicious meals and snacks to over 10,000 children throughout the GTA with a focus on wholesome nutrition and with a goal to buy as much Ontario-grown and organic food as practical. RFRK’s mission is to enable and inspire healthy eating. Does this resonate with you?