Kitchen General Help, Full Time

Wawa, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 14, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 15, 2026

Original job description

As Kitchen General Help you will be responsible for supporting our daily operations with a wide range of tasks such as cleaning, food preparation, serving meals, and dishwashing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Dispense food for next day of production and plate individual meals.
Conduct work in accordance with safety standards.
Store food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
Perform general cleaning duties; remove trash and garbage to designated areas.
Dishwashing and other tasks as required.
Distribute supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
Utilize approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
Assure compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
Ability to work in various workstations including meal distribution area (packaging).
Willing to learn skid wrapping of finished product.
Food preparation and cooking as needed.

Qualifications

Food Safe certification.
Strong time management and organizational skills to be able to manage workload.
Ability to work both independently and in team setting as required.
Good command of English language, both verbal and written and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Previous food service experience in a restaurant, banquet or remote camp setting is considered an asset.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Minor heavy lifting may be involved (up to 40 lb.).

Position Requirements

Shift: 12hr/Day
Rotation: 20 Days On/10 Days Off
Local applicants preferred

Perks

Overtime after 44hr/week
Benefits available after 3 months
Travel & Accommodations provided

ESS Canada is committed to building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities and supporting inclusive employment opportunities. Consistent with our Indigenous community partnership commitments and voluntary employment equity initiatives, qualified Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) may be given preference in the hiring process. Such applicants are invited to voluntarily self-identify and may be required to confirm a claim of Indigenous identity during the hiring process.

What’s in it for you?

Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
We are as diverse as our guests. We are as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we know that’s one of our greatest strengths. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to grow, with fair opportunities for all. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create space for connection, deepen cultural awareness, and build appreciation of diverse perspectives across our teams – strengthening our culture and helping people feel a true sense of belonging.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact ukg.recruitment@compass-canada.com for further information.

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Responsibilities

Support daily kitchen operations by preparing and plating meals, serving food, washing dishes, and completing general cleaning and waste removal. Follow food safety, sanitation, recipe, portion-control, and storage procedures while distributing supplies and assisting across workstations.

Requirements

Food Safe certification, strong time-management and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are required. Applicants should have a good command of spoken and written English, be physically able to perform the duties including lifting up to 40 pounds, and ideally have prior food-service experience.

Skills

Food Preparation
Cooking
Meal Plating
Food Service
Dishwashing
Cleaning and Sanitation
Food Safety
Food Storage and Rotation
Time Management
Organization
Teamwork
Independent Work
Following Instructions
Meal Packaging
Skid Wrapping
Physical Stamina

Benefits

Overtime Pay
Health Benefits
Vision Benefits
Dental Benefits
Travel and Accommodation
Employment Assistance Program

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Food Safe Certification
Food Preparation
Cooking
Meal Plating
Food Service
Dishwashing
Cleaning
Sanitation
Food Safety
Food Storage
Food Rotation
Food Recipes
Production Standards
Portion Control
Meal Distribution
Packaging
Skid Wrapping
Waste Removal
Supply Distribution
Time Management
Organization
Teamwork
Written Instructions
Verbal Instructions
Heavy Lifting
20 Days On/10 Days Off

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