Food Service Assistant – Food Court – Costco, St. John’s, NL
Location: St. John's, NL | Company: Costco Wholesale
Costco Wholesale is hiring a Food Service Assistant for the Food Court at its 75 Danny Drive warehouse in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. This position combines food preparation, order service, cash handling, cleaning and stock replenishment in a customer-facing food service environment.
The role supports the day-to-day operation of Costco’s Food Court by preparing menu items, assembling orders, serving drinks and desserts, maintaining clean service areas and keeping ingredients and supplies available. No previous experience is required, although employees must meet the food safety certification requirement from their first day in the position.
Working in Costco’s Food Court
The Food Service Assistant helps keep food preparation and service moving efficiently throughout the day. Employees prepare hot menu items, take orders from members, operate cash registers and present completed orders while following Costco’s production and cash-handling procedures.
The position also includes significant cleaning and stocking responsibilities. Team members maintain food preparation surfaces, equipment, dining areas and self-service stations while monitoring sanitation, temperatures, product rotation and expiration dates. This combination of food preparation and member service makes the role well suited to candidates who enjoy practical work and frequent interaction with customers.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Daily duties cover several parts of Food Court operations, including cooking, serving, cleaning and replenishing supplies. Employees are expected to maintain food safety and service standards throughout each task.
Hot Food Preparation
Prepares menu items such as pizzas and hot dogs by shaping, topping, filling, baking, steaming or frying products according to department procedures.
Order and Cash Service
Processes sales, collects payments, provides change, takes whole-pizza orders at the counter or by phone and assembles completed orders for members.
Drinks and Desserts
Dispenses items such as frozen yogurt, lattes and smoothies while cleaning, sanitizing, servicing and refilling the equipment used to prepare them.
Dining Area Maintenance
Keeps the self-serve beverage area, condiment stations and eating spaces clean by sanitizing tables, sweeping and mopping floors and removing waste.
Kitchen Sanitation
Cleans and sanitizes machines, utensils, counters, work surfaces, pans and floors while following established safety and security procedures.
Ingredient and Supply Stocking
Moves ingredients and supplies from the warehouse, stocks coolers, freezers and shelves, stages products for preparation and replenishes dispensing machines.
Entry-Level Requirements
Costco does not require previous work experience for this Food Service Assistant position. A High School Diploma or GED is preferred, making the role accessible to candidates starting out in food service as well as applicants with previous restaurant, retail or customer service experience.
A Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required on the first day in the position. Employees must also follow health-code requirements related to sanitation, food temperatures, product rotation and expiration dates while working with food preparation and dispensing equipment.
Skills That May Help Candidates Succeed
Although no additional experience or specialized knowledge is listed as mandatory, several practical abilities can help employees manage the varied responsibilities of Costco’s Food Court.
Clear and courteous communication helps employees take orders accurately, answer questions and provide efficient service during busy periods.
Careful attention to sanitation, temperatures, product rotation and expiration dates supports safe food preparation and service.
Managing ingredients, equipment, orders, supplies and cleaning tasks requires an organized approach throughout the working day.
Attention when processing payments and making change helps maintain accurate transactions and smooth front-counter service.
Food Court employees may move between cooking, serving, cleaning and stocking duties, making cooperation and adaptability valuable throughout each shift.
Daily Environment in St. John’s
This opportunity is based at Costco’s 75 Danny Drive warehouse in St. John’s. Unlike general warehouse positions, the Food Service Assistant works primarily in Costco’s Food Court, where food preparation, member interaction and cleaning responsibilities are central to daily operations.
Employees may work with hot food, fryers, dispensing machines, coolers, freezers and large-volume ingredients while keeping service and dining areas ready for members. The official posting also notes that team members may occasionally assist in other areas of the warehouse when operational needs require additional support.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in the Costco Food Service Assistant – Food Court position in St. John’s can review the official vacancy and submit an application through Costco’s recruitment platform. Applicants should be prepared to meet the Food Safety Certification – Level 1 requirement on their first day in the position.
Joblyz is an independent employment information website and does not receive applications for Costco. The button below directs candidates to Costco’s official application page for this opportunity.