Kitchen Assistant / Food Prep Assistant The Pondmere Estate – Hamilton, Ontario The Pondmere Estate is looking for a reliable, hardworking Kitchen Helper / Food Prep Assistant to join our estate hospitality team.

This is not a chef position, and previous professional cooking experience is not required. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with food, is comfortable learning basic cooking and food preparation, and is willing to help wherever needed in the kitchen.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, takes pride in keeping a clean workspace and works well as part of a team.

Responsibilities
Preparing ingredients and assisting with daily food preparation
Learning to prepare and cook straightforward menu items according to recipes and standards
Portioning and assembling food for service
Washing dishes, cookware and kitchen equipment
Keeping counters, workstations and kitchen areas clean and organized
Cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen throughout and at the end of each shift
Restocking ingredients and supplies
Assisting with receiving and putting away kitchen supplies
Following food safety and sanitation procedures




Helping the kitchen team with other duties as required

What We Are Looking For
Available Wednesday through Sunday
Reliable and punctual
Comfortable working with food and willing to learn basic cooking skills
Able to follow recipes and instructions
Strong attention to cleanliness and organization
Able to work efficiently during busy periods
Positive attitude and willingness to be part of a team
Previous restaurant, café, catering or kitchen experience is an asset, but not required

About The Pondmere Estate The Pondmere Estate is a private hospitality and experience venue in the Hamilton area. We pride ourselves on warm hospitality, beautiful presentation and creating memorable experiences for our guests. Job Type: Part time / Full time depending on availability

Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday, including weekends

If you are dependable, enjoy working with food and would like the opportunity to learn and grow in a unique hospitality environment, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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