Food Service Assistant – Costco – Scarborough, ON

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment where no two days look the same, the Food Service Assistant – Food Court position at Costco in Scarborough, Ontario might be exactly what you’re looking for. Located at 1411 Warden Avenue, this role puts you right in the heart of one of Canada’s busiest and most beloved warehouse retailers, serving members fresh food every single day.

From preparing pizzas and hot dogs to operating dispensing machines and maintaining a spotless food court, this is a hands-on position that keeps you moving. You’ll be a key part of the member experience, delivering prompt and courteous service while upholding Costco’s high standards for food safety and cleanliness.

About the Role: Food Service Assistant – Food Court

As a Food Service Assistant, your days will be filled with a variety of food preparation and customer service tasks. You’ll be preparing hot food items — rolling, shaping, adding toppings, and baking pizzas, operating deep fryers, steaming hot dogs and buns, and ensuring all baked items are properly stored in warmers. You’ll also handle cash transactions, process pizza orders from members at the counter and over the phone, and assemble orders for presentation to customers.

Beyond food prep, you’ll be responsible for keeping the food court in top shape. That means cleaning and sanitizing machines, work surfaces, counters, floors, pans, and utensils — as well as maintaining the self-serve pop area, condiment tables, and eating area. You’ll also pull ingredients and supplies from the warehouse, stock the shelves, cooler, and freezer, and ensure compliance with health codes including sanitation standards, temperature monitoring, product rotation, and expiration date checks.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $20.00. Costco is well known across Canada for offering its employees strong total compensation packages, and working at Costco provides exposure to a stable, respected workplace with genuine opportunities for growth within the organization.

Responsibilities

The Food Service Assistant plays an essential role in delivering a great experience for every Costco member who visits the food court. From food preparation and cash handling to cleaning and restocking, these responsibilities keep the operation running smoothly and safely. Here’s a closer look at what you’ll be doing day to day:

• Prepare hot food items including rolling, shaping, topping, and baking pizzas, as well as steaming hot dogs and buns and operating deep fryers
• Process sales transactions by ringing up purchases, collecting payment, and making accurate change
• Take and assemble member orders from the counter and over the phone, presenting orders professionally to customers
• Dispense dessert and drink items such as frozen yogurt, lattes, and smoothies, and maintain dispensing machines
• Maintain the food court eating area by bussing tables, sweeping and mopping floors, and emptying trash receptacles
• Clean and sanitize all machines, work surfaces, floors, pans, utensils, counters, and the self-serve pop and condiment areas
• Pull and stock supplies from the warehouse, including stocking shelves, the cooler, and the freezer
• Comply with health codes including sanitation standards, temperature requirements, product rotation, and expiration date checks
• Operate the trash compactor and follow all safety and security procedures

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for reliable, enthusiastic candidates who take pride in their work and thrive in a team-oriented, fast-paced food service environment. No prior experience is required — what matters most is a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine commitment to member satisfaction and food safety.

• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required by your first day in the position
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred, though not mandatory
• Ability to provide prompt and courteous member service in a busy food court setting
• Comfortable working with food preparation equipment such as deep fryers, ovens, and dispensing machines
• Physical stamina to stand, move, lift, and work throughout a full shift in a kitchen environment
• For positions at Quebec locations, candidates must be able to communicate in French (oral and written)

How to Apply

Ready to join the Costco Food Court team in Scarborough? Click the button below to submit your application directly through the official Costco Canada careers portal. Make sure your contact information is current and your resume highlights any relevant food service or customer service experience you have.

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