Food Service Assistant (Food Court) – Costco – Kitchener, ON

Costco’s Food Court at the Kitchener location on King Street East is looking for a Food Service Assistant to join their team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced food environment, serving members day in and day out, and keeping things running smoothly behind the counter, this could be a great fit for you.

This role covers a wide range of food preparation and customer service duties — from baking pizzas and steaming hot dogs to dispensing frozen yogurt and lattes. You’ll also be responsible for keeping the kitchen and dining area clean and well-stocked, ensuring every member has a positive experience at the Food Court.

About the Role: Food Service Assistant – Food Court

As a Food Service Assistant, you’ll be hands-on throughout your shift — prepping and assembling food orders, operating kitchen equipment like deep fryers and dispensing machines, handling cash transactions, and restocking supplies from the warehouse. You’ll work alongside a team to keep the Food Court operating at Costco’s high standards.

Cleanliness and food safety are central to this role. You’ll follow health codes and sanitation standards daily, including proper product rotation, temperature checks, and expiration date compliance. Teamwork and reliability are key, as the Food Court serves a large volume of members throughout the day.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a wage of $20.00 per hour. Costco is well known in Canada for offering competitive compensation and strong employee benefits relative to the retail and food service industry. Specific benefits details can be confirmed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

The Food Service Assistant role at Costco’s Food Court covers everything from food prep to member service and cleanliness. Each shift requires staying organized, moving efficiently, and keeping quality consistent across all tasks.

• Prepare hot food items including rolling and shaping dough, adding toppings, baking pizzas, slicing, and placing baked goods in warmers
• Operate kitchen equipment such as deep fryers, steamers for hot dogs and buns, and various dispensing machines for frozen yogurt, lattes, and smoothies
• Process member transactions by ringing up sales, collecting payment, making change, and taking pizza orders both in person and over the phone
• Assemble and present orders to members accurately and promptly, following department production and cash handling procedures
• Maintain the dining and self-serve areas by bussing and sanitizing tables, sweeping and mopping floors, restocking the condiment table, and emptying trash
• Clean and sanitize all machines, work surfaces, floors, pans, utensils, and counters throughout the shift
• Pull and stock supplies from the warehouse, including restocking shelves, the cooler, and the freezer, and staging ingredients at the prep area
• Follow health codes including sanitation standards, proper product temperatures, rotation, and expiration date checks
• Assist in other areas of the warehouse when needed

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for candidates who are dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a busy food service environment. No prior experience is required — what matters most is a willingness to learn and a strong commitment to member service and food safety.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required by your first day in the position
• Ability to follow health and sanitation codes including temperature standards and product rotation
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to provide prompt and courteous member service
• Physical capability to handle tasks such as stocking large volumes of inventory to shelves, coolers, and freezers
• Bilingual (French/English) required for candidates applying to Quebec locations

How to Apply

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

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