Love food? Enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen? Looking for a workplace where you're valued and rewarded?
Italian Centre Shop is looking for a Full-Time Kitchen Helper to join our team at our Northland Village location.
Bring People Together Through Great Food!
At Italian Centre Shop, we believe every meal tells a story. From preparing fresh, high-quality dishes to supporting our kitchen team behind the scenes, you'll play an important role in delivering the authentic flavours and warm hospitality that have made us a community favourite for generations.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, have a passion for great food, and take pride in helping create delicious meals for our customers, we'd love to welcome you to our family.
Why you'll Love Working with Us
- Free lunch with most shifts
- Annual bonus program
- Comprehensive health benefits for full-time employees
- Opportunities for training, development, and career growth
- On-site parking
- Flexible scheduling
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Schedule
This is a full-time position requiring flexible availability.
- Monday through Sunday
- Shifts scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- Availability for mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required
What You'll Do
As a Kitchen Helper, you'll play an important role in supporting our kitchen team and ensuring customers receive fresh, high-quality meals every day.
Your responsibilities include:
- Assist Kitchen Cooks with preparing menu items according to company recipes
- Wash, peel, chop, and prepare meats, cheeses, fruits, and vegetables
- Measure, portion, garnish, plate, package, and serve food
- Monitor cooking times and assist with food preparation
- Test food for quality and proper cooking
- Keep workstations, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitized
- Take and record food and storage temperatures
- Help monitor inventory and notify supervisors when supplies need replenishing
- Record food waste and shrink accurately
- Package customer orders accurately and efficiently
- Answer phones and assist with customer orders
- Deliver exceptional customer service every day
- Promote Italian Centre Shop products and services
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, health and safety, and company procedures
- Support the team with other duties as required
What We're Looking for
We're happy to train the right person, but successful candidates typically have:
- 1–2 years of kitchen or food preparation experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work independently when needed
- Ability to stay organized and perform well in a fast-paced environment
Working Conditions
This position involves:
- A variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Working in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Occasional work in coolers and freezers
- Exposure to hot cooking equipment and warm kitchen conditions
- Interacting with customers and handling busy service periods professionally
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Frequent bending, twisting, and repetitive movements
- Ability to perform manual tasks throughout the shift
- Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs
If you're passionate about food, enjoy working with people, and want to build your career with a company that values community, quality, and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Italian Centre Shop family!
