Fast-Food Preparer – Tim Hortons – Saint-Hyacinthe, QC

Tim Hortons is hiring a fast-food preparer at their Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec location. If you’re looking for steady hours, a team-oriented atmosphere, and a role where you can jump in and make a real contribution from day one, this position is worth a closer look. No formal education is required — just a willingness to work hard and keep pace in a busy kitchen environment.

Day to day, you’ll be working in a fast-paced kitchen, preparing and packaging food items, keeping things clean and organized, and making sure supplies are properly stored. It’s physical work that keeps you moving, and it’s the kind of role where reliability and a team-first attitude go a long way.

About the Role: Fast-Food Preparer

As a fast-food preparer at Tim Hortons in Saint-Hyacinthe, you’ll be responsible for a range of kitchen tasks that keep service running smoothly. From portioning and wrapping food items to using both manual and electrical appliances to prep ingredients, your work directly supports the front-of-house team and ensures guests receive quality food quickly. You’ll work 40 hours per week across a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and early mornings.

The kitchen environment demands focus and physical stamina — you’ll be standing for extended periods, handling loads of up to 23 kg (50 lbs), and working under pressure during peak hours. Sanitation and food safety are a core part of the job, including regular cleaning of work surfaces, appliances, storage areas, and equipment. Whether you’re receiving and unpacking deliveries or finishing simple food items, consistency and reliability are key.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a wage of $16.60 to $17.10 per hour (to be negotiated), with 40 hours per week guaranteed. Employees have access to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) along with additional benefits. Tim Hortons also participates in programs that support youth employment and Indigenous workers, offering mentorship, coaching, networking opportunities, and awareness training to foster an inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

Working in a Tim Hortons kitchen means staying on top of multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining food quality and cleanliness standards. Every shift requires focus, physical effort, and strong teamwork to keep operations running efficiently for both dine-in and take-out guests.

• Package take-out food orders accurately and efficiently
• Portion and wrap food items according to standard procedures
• Prepare, heat, and finish simple food items to meet service standards
• Operate manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foodstuffs
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances, and equipment
• Receive, unpack, and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards, and other storage areas
• Handle loads of up to 23 kg (50 lbs) as part of regular duties

Requirements / Skills

Tim Hortons is looking for someone who can hit the ground running in a high-volume kitchen environment. You don’t need formal credentials — what matters most is your attitude, dependability, and ability to work well with others under pressure. Previous experience is considered an asset but is not required.

• Client focus — always keeping the guest experience in mind
• Reliability — showing up consistently and completing tasks thoroughly
• Team player attitude — collaborating effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff
• Interpersonal skills — communicating clearly in a busy, fast-paced setting
• Physical capability — ability to stand for extended periods and handle up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Flexibility — available for early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime shifts

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date before submitting your application.

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