Food Service Assistant – Costco – Ottawa, ON

Costco’s Food Court at the Blair Place location in Ottawa, Ontario is looking for a Food Service Assistant to join its team. This is a hands-on, fast-paced position where you’ll be preparing food, serving members, and keeping the kitchen and eating areas clean and safe — all while delivering the prompt, courteous service Costco is known for.

From baking pizzas and steaming hot dogs to dispensing frozen yogurt and lattes, this role covers a wide range of food preparation and customer service tasks. If you enjoy working in a busy food environment and take pride in maintaining a clean, efficient workspace, this could be a solid fit.

About the Role: Food Service Assistant – Food Court

As a Food Service Assistant, your day will be varied and active. You’ll prepare and sell food and drinks to Costco members, handle cash transactions, stock supplies, and maintain the cleanliness of both the kitchen and the eating area. You’ll work with equipment like deep fryers, steamers, and dispensing machines, and follow strict health codes and food safety standards throughout every shift.

This role also requires attention to sanitation and food safety compliance, including proper product rotation, temperature monitoring, and expiration date checks. You’ll be part of a team that keeps one of Costco’s busiest departments running smoothly, and you’ll be expected to step in and help in other areas of the warehouse when needed.

Benefits and Salary

This position pays $20.00 per hour. Costco is well known for offering competitive wages and a strong benefits package to its employees, which typically includes health and dental coverage, a company-funded pension plan, and employee discounts — though specific benefits details should be confirmed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

Working in Costco’s Food Court means keeping up with a high volume of member orders while maintaining food quality and cleanliness at all times. Every task — from food prep to cash handling to sanitizing equipment — plays an important role in the overall member experience.

• Prepare hot food items including rolling, shaping, and topping pizzas, operating deep fryers, and steaming hot dogs and buns
• Process sales transactions by ringing up orders, collecting payment, and making change accurately
• Take pizza orders from members at the counter and by phone, assembling and presenting completed orders
• Dispense desserts and beverages such as frozen yogurt, lattes, and smoothies, and maintain dispensing machines
• Maintain the self-serve pop area, condiment table, and eating area, including bussing and sanitizing tables
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, work surfaces, floors, pans, utensils, and counters on an ongoing basis
• Pull and stock ingredients and supplies from the warehouse, including storing items in the cooler and freezer
• Follow health codes including sanitation standards, proper temperatures, product rotation, and expiration date compliance
• Operate the trash compactor and follow all safety and security procedures

Requirements / Skills

No prior food service experience is required for this role — Costco is open to training the right candidate. What matters most is a reliable attitude, a willingness to work hard, and a commitment to food safety and member service standards.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, though not mandatory
• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required by your first day in the position
• Ability to follow health and safety procedures including sanitation, temperature control, and product rotation
• Customer service skills with a friendly, professional approach to member interactions
• Physical stamina to handle a fast-paced environment involving standing, lifting, and repetitive tasks
• Willingness to assist in other areas of the warehouse as required

How to Apply

To apply, use the official link below to submit your application through Costco’s hiring portal. Make sure your resume is up to date and that you have your Food Safety Certification – Level 1 arranged before your start date.

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