Kitchen Assistants

South Gate Centre is a vibrant, busy not-for-profit organization with a fantastic community-driven atmosphere. Thanks to our brand-new building addition, our rentals and catering events have grown exponentially! We are a moving, grooving, fast-paced place, and our team is growing. We pride ourselves on great working conditions and an incredibly supportive environment.

About the Role:
This hybrid hospitality role provides critical operational support to our Food Services Manager during high-volume dining events, community functions, and private banquets. The role balances active kitchen dishwashing and sanitation tasks with light event layout assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate our commercial high-volume dish pit to maintain clean dining inventory during events.
• Provide basic kitchen prep assistance (chopping, plating, organization) under the direction of the Chef/Manager.
• Help maintain overall kitchen workspace sanitization, clearing floors, and discarding waste safely.
• Assist with setting up buffet lines, serving guests, and clearing tables as required by the event footprint.

Status: Part-Time / Casual (Evenings and Weekends)

Qualifications:

• Hardworking team player with a positive attitude in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to stand for extended windows and manage physical labor (lifting racks, carrying heavy trays).
• Kitchen experience & reliability necessary
• Ontario Safe Food Handlers or Smart Serve certification is considered an asset.

Compensation: $18.00 – $19.00 / hour (Student rates may apply)