Full Job Description

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Part-Time Kitchen Production Assistant to support food preparation and production in a commercial kitchen.

This is a hands-on role involving ingredient preparation, packing, cleaning, and general kitchen support. No professional cooking experience is required. Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, restaurant, catering, food production, or similar setting is an asset.

We are looking for someone who is effective, dependable, able to follow instructions, and takes cleanliness and food safety seriously.

Responsibilities
Wash, peel, cut, and prepare ingredients for production
Assist with basic food preparation and kitchen production tasks
Portion, fill, seal, label, and organize packaged food products
Clean and sanitize work surfaces, equipment, utensils, and kitchen areas
Wash and organize cookware, containers, trays, and kitchen tools
Keep ingredients, packaging materials, and work areas clean and organized
Assist with moving boxes, ingredients, supplies, and finished products
Follow food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety procedures
Support the team with other general kitchen duties as required

Qualifications
Previous kitchen, restaurant, food preparation, food production, or packing experience is an asset,



but not required
Reliable, punctual, and responsible
Able to follow instructions carefully
Comfortable standing and working on your feet for extended periods
Comfortable with repetitive preparation, packing, and cleaning tasks
Able to perform light to moderate lifting
Positive attention to cleanliness and organization
Able to work efficiently as part of a small team
Basic food safety knowledge is preferred
Food Handler Certification is an asset, but not required
Mandarin speaking is preferred for day-to-day team communication

Schedule

This is a part-time position, scheduled mainly around kitchen production days.

Hours may vary depending on production volume.

Pay

Hourly pay is negotiable and based on experience.

Application Questions
Do you have any previous kitchen, food preparation, food production, or packing experience?
What days of the week are you normally available?
Are you comfortable standing for extended periods and doing light lifting?
Are you able to communicate in Mandarin?

Pay: $17.60-$21.49 per hour

Expected hours: 5.0 – 8.0 per week

Benefits:
Discounted or free food
In office parking

Work Location: In person

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