Restaurant / Food Service

Kitchen HelperFull-Time

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Sandhill Nursery

Huntsville, Ontario

The Rusty Rake Café, located at Sandhill Nursery, is hiring reliable, hard-working Kitchen Helpers for our 2027 season. This back-of-house role focuses on food preparation, dishwashing, and keeping the kitchen clean and organized. No experience is needed — we provide on-the-job training, and students, young people starting out, and anyone looking for a hands-on seasonal job are encouraged to apply.

Job Details

  • Employment type: Seasonal, full-time

  • Duration: April 15, 2027 to December 15, 2027 (seasonal contract)

  • Work location: On site at the Rusty Rake Café, Sandhill Nursery, 1686 Aspdin Rd, Huntsville. No remote work.

  • Benefits: Vacation pay (4%); paid on-the-job training

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with basic food preparation and assembling menu items

  • Prepare ingredients and make sure food is properly stored, labelled, and rotated

  • Operate dishwashing equipment and clean dishes, utensils, and kitchenware

  • Clean and sanitize kitchen work areas, equipment, and storage areas

  • Receive and put away deliveries; restock ingredients and supplies

  • Remove garbage and recycling

  • Follow all food safety and health regulations

  • Work with the kitchen team to keep daily operations running smoothly

Requirements

Requirements
Education: None required
Experience: Not required — training provided. Kitchen or food prep experience is an asset.
Safe Food Handler certificate is an asset
Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs
Strong attention to cleanliness, safety, and detail
Punctual, dependable, and able to follow instructions
Available to work weekends and occasional evenings

Additional Details

Terms of Employment

Seasonal

Language of Work

English

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