850 Degrees is a stone-baked Neapolitan pizzeria in the heart of Longbranch, serving the Etobicoke community since 2014. We're a tight-knit, fast-paced team that takes pride in doing the simple things exceptionally well — quality ingredients, proper technique, and genuine hospitality.

Our kitchen runs on speed, standards, and teamwork. If you like a clean station, a busy night, and working alongside people who care about what they put on the plate, you'll fit right in.

The Role

We're hiring a Kitchen Assistant to support our pizzaiolo and back-of-house team. This is a hands-on role for someone who moves with purpose, keeps a tidy station, and wants to learn the craft from people who take pizza seriously.

What You'll Do

• Prep ingredients: washing, peeling, cutting, and portioning vegetables, proteins, and dough components
• Assist the pizzaiolo on the line during service
• Make starters and desserts to recipe and spec
• Maintain a spotless kitchen: dishes, surfaces, floors, walls, and equipment
• Receive deliveries, rotate stock, and organize the walk-in and dry storage
• Move ingredients from storage to the line as needed
• Follow all food safety and hygiene standards without compromise
• Lift up to 25 kg comfortably and safely

What We're Looking For

• Reliable, energetic, and a strong team player
• Comfortable on your feet for full shifts in a hot, fast-paced kitchen
• Solid time management and ability to work cleanly under pressure
• Clear communicator who takes direction well and asks good questions
• Food Handler Certification is preferred (we'll help you get certified if you don't have it)
• Prior kitchen experience is a bonus but not required — attitude matters more than résumé

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Free staff meals on shift
• Uniform provided
• Flexible scheduling
• On-the-job training from experienced operators
• Real growth opportunities — several of our current leads started exactly where you'd be starting