Kitchen Assistant Jobs in Kenora, Ontario, Canada
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Kenora, Ontario, Canada
About the role
Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.
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
- 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
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About Group Compass Ltee
Compass Group is the world’s leading food service company, specialising in providing food, vending and related contract services on their clients’ premises. The group generates annual revenue of over £16.9 billion and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Worldwide, Compass Group operates in over 50 countries, at over 50,000 locations employing 600,000 people.
Compass Group (Singapore) is a market leading and fast-growing business, with over 600 employees across 50+ locations. In Singapore, the business currently operates with global brands – EUREST and CHARTWELLS, with a sterling list of clients across business and industry and education sectors. As an industry leader, we keep pace with changing consumer trends and focus on culinary choices that are innovative, nutritious, and sustainable. We pride ourselves on our first-rate health and safety protocols, warm hospitality, excellent service, and flair.
EUREST provides dining services to local, regional, and national companies within the Business & Industry markets. These services include employee dining centres, on-site catering, vending, executive dining rooms and other managed services. Eurest is proud to serve the world’s most respected and successful corporations, including many Fortune 500 companies.
CHARTWELLS takes pride in enhancing school nutrition through helping students make the connection that their diet can affect how they feel, look, and perform. From tailored K-12 culinary programs and school cafeteria management to university dining services, we go above and beyond to exceed expectations.
We’re great at what we do because we love food and how it brings people together to share great times.