Kitchen Helper

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!