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Dexterra Group

General Helper - Remote

Timmins, ON

The General Helper is responsible for assisting in the overall kitchen operations and maintenance ... You have a minimum 6 months' kitchen or catering experience in Food Service Industry, hospitality ...

Dexterra Group

General Helper - Remote

Moosonee, ON

The General Helper is responsible for assisting in the overall kitchen operations and maintenance ... You have a minimum 6 months' kitchen or catering experience in Food Service Industry, hospitality ...

Dexterra Group

General Helper - Remote

Cochrane, ON · On-site

The General Helper is responsible for assisting in the overall kitchen operations and maintenance ... You have a minimum 6 months' kitchen or catering experience in Food Service Industry, hospitality ...

Aramark

Food Service Worker

Toronto, ON · On-site

The Food Services and Catering Worker is responsible for serving food according to menu and daily ... is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at connect with us on ...

Aramark

Food Service Worker

Ottawa, ON · On-site

CA$19.08/hr

We are hiring full-time Food Service Workers to join our team in Loeb on Carleton University campus ... to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.  The hourly wage for this role is ...

Aramark

Food Service Worker

Ottawa, ON · On-site

CA$19.08/hr

We are hiring full-time Food Service Workers to join our team at the Food Court on Carleton ... to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.  The hourly wage for this role is ...

Aramark

Food Service Worker

Gloucester, ON · On-site

CA$18.80/hr

... Food Service Worker to join our corporate dining team. In this role, you'll be the first point of ... What You'll Do * Greet Guests with warmth and professionalism, helping create a welcoming ...

Aramark

Food Service Worker

Ottawa, ON · On-site

CA$19.08/hr

We are hiring full-time Food Service Workers to join our team in locations on Carleton University ... to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.  The hourly wage for this role is ...

St. Joseph's Care Group

Food Service Worker

Thunder Bay, ON · On-site

CA$24.55 - CA$26.23/hr

JOIN OUR TEAM AND HELP LEAD WITH CARE, COMPASSION AND COMMITMENT! ABOUT THE ROLE The Food Service Worker plays an essential role in the preparation, service, and clean-up of meals and refreshments ...

St. Joseph's Care Group

Food Service Worker

Thunder Bay, ON · On-site

CA$24.55 - CA$26.23/hr

JOIN OUR TEAM AND HELP LEAD WITH CARE, COMPASSION AND COMMITMENT! ABOUT THE ROLE The Food Service Worker plays an essential role in the preparation, service, and clean-up of meals and refreshments ...

St. Joseph's Care Group

Food Service Worker

Thunder Bay, ON · On-site

CA$23.33 - CA$24.90/hr

JOIN OUR TEAM AND HELP LEAD WITH CARE, COMPASSION AND COMMITMENT! ABOUT THE ROLE The Food Service Worker plays an essential role in the preparation, service, and clean-up of meals and refreshments ...

Dexterra

Food Service Associate

Belleville, ON

... our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by ... As a Food Services Associate , reporting to the Chef Manager, you will perform a variety of ...

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Aramark

Food Service Supervisor

Barrie, ON · On-site

Alongside a manager who will help coordinate and lead operations, you'll help oversee staff ... food service workers. • Maintain logs on all maintenance required on equipment within the ...

Dexterra Group

Food Service Associate

Orillia, ON

... our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by ... As a Food Services Associate , reporting to the Chef Manager, you will perform a variety of ...

Aramark

Food Service Supervisor

Orangeville, ON · On-site

CA$17.60 - CA$28.25/hr

Alongside a manager who will help coordinate and lead operations, you'll help oversee staff ... food service workers. • Maintain logs on all maintenance required on equipment within the ...

Aramark

Alongside a manager who will help coordinate and lead operations, you'll help oversee staff ... food service workers. • Maintain logs on all maintenance required on equipment within the ...

Aramark

Food Service Worker

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$17.60 - CA$17.90/hr

The Food Service Worker will assist the manager with food/meal preparation; maintain cash receipts ... is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at connect with us on ...

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How much do food service helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for food service helper in Ontario is $13.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $14.18 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Food Service Helper vs Food Service Worker?

AspectFood Service HelperFood Service Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent typically required
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, cafeterias, catering servicesRestaurants, cafeterias, fast food outlets
Employer UsageCommonly used in hospitality and food service industriesWidely used across food service establishments
Job DutiesAssisting with food prep, cleaning, servingServing customers, cleaning, assisting in food prep

Food Service Helper and Food Service Worker roles often overlap, with both involving assisting in food preparation and customer service. The main difference lies in job titles used by employers, with 'Food Service Helper' often indicating entry-level or support roles, while 'Food Service Worker' may encompass a broader range of responsibilities. Both positions require similar credentials and work environments, making them closely related in the food service industry.

What does a food service helper do?

A food service helper assists in preparing, serving, and cleaning up food in restaurants, cafeterias, or catering settings. They may handle tasks such as stocking supplies, washing dishes, and supporting kitchen staff, often working under supervision and following safety and hygiene standards.

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Infographic showing various Food Service Helper job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $27,517 per year, or $13.2 per hour.

Food Services Helper

Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch

Milton, ON • On-site

CA$24.40 - CA$26.23/hr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Food Services Helper
Job ID:
247453
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of Education
Division:
Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch
City:
Milton
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
2 Temporary Seasonal positions (September to June recurring)
Job code:
50230 - Helper Food Service
Salary:
$24.40 - $26.23 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
 
 
Competition # PDSB26-109
The Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch Milton Campus (Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf and Trillium Demonstration School) operates school/student lodging programs with the tradition and reputation for meeting the academic, personal, social, emotional and developmental needs of the individual children. Are you looking for an opportunity to grow professionally? If so, consider this opportunity, where you will enjoy varied work and challenging responsibilities.
About the job What can I expect to do in this role?
• Assist in the preparation of food;
• Serve prepared meals;
• Maintain cleanliness of food services area, equipment/utensils;
• Ensure that food services equipment and supplies are used and stored in a safe and efficient manner;
• Perform other duties related to the operation of a large school cafeteria;
• Availability to work on-call hours as required.
What you bring to the team
Skills and Qualifications: How do I qualify?
• Demonstrated experience working in a large volume food services environment;
• Experience operating commercial /institutional food preparation equipment;
• Knowledge of food handling/preparation techniques and sanitation standards;
• Knowledge of basic food preparation including the ability to prepare simples meals, soups, salads, sandwiches, etc;
• Knowledge of good hygiene and health and safety regulations;
• Completed Food Handlers Certificate or willingness to obtain;
• Ability to work shifts and perform physical work.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills: • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions;
• Ability to communicate in American Sign language (ASL) or willingness to learn;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Don't meet every qualification? If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer  accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please  contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
  • diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
  • accessibility
  • Anti-Racism Policy
Additional information:
Apply by:
Friday, July 31, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
  • 2 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 10 months, 255 Ontario St S, Milton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Schedule 4.7
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Friday, July 17, 2026

Note:

  • About security checks:
    A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
    If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
    Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
How to apply:
  1. You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.
  2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
  3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
  4. Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position.
  5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
Send application to: 
psbjobs@ontario.ca and quote Competition# (PDSB26-109)

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

 

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

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We are collecting your personal information to assess how well you meet the qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for related recruitment purposes. The collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers, which is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25.

Please do not include any more personal information than is needed for your application (for example, do not include your photograph or social insurance number).

If you have any questions about how your information is collected, used, shared or saved, please contact us.

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