Café Cook

09 Irving Oil Limited; New Brunswick; Hybrid; CAD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Pension plan

Parking allowance

Flexible Benefits Plan

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Irving Oil Ltd. in Saint John NB is seeking a daytime cook to support our Café at the Home Office. You will prepare meats, fish, vegetables, soups, sandwiches and other hot grill items, and portion foods prior to cooking.

You will maintain clean prep areas, manage inventory, assist in menu planning with the Café Manager, and help with closing duties and vacation coverage. The role requires 3–5 years cooking experience and a post-secondary culinary program is an asset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Post secondary culinary training is an asset.
• 3–5 years cooking experience in food service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meats, fish, vegetables, soups, sandwiches, salads and other hot grill items.
• Prepare and portion food products prior to cooking; assist with menu planning.
• Maintain clean, sanitary prep areas; inventory control and closing duties.
• Support vacation coverage at the Café and follow cafe rules and policies.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Line prep experience

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Culinary program asset

Job description

As a daytime cook at our Home Office in Saint John NB, you will support our company strategy by creating a branded employee experience within the Café. Your goal will be to prepare meats, fish, vegetables, soups, sandwiches, salads and other hot food grill products using your technical skills and experience as a cook. You will also prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. You will also be responsible for performing duties in the areas of food preparation and café operations, including cleaning, inventory control, and providing input to build new menus. Your success will ensure a positive customer service experience every time.

Your Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean, and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, refrigeration, and other kitchen equipment
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
• Knows and complies consistently with the cafe’s standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to support a smooth service period
• Consult with Café Manager to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
• Closes the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assists others in closing the kitchen
• Support vacation coverage at our Refinery Café

Your Skills

• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong line work, prep and production experience
• Excellent time management, organization, and multi-tasking skills
• Strong communication skills and a friendly energetic attitude

Your Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Post secondary training from a culinary program an asset
• 3-5 years’ cooking experience in the food service industry

Job Requirements

• Work Experience: Cook
• Education: Diploma / Certification: Trades

Benefits

• Work Environment – Work in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café
• Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
• Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
• Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

The expected salary range for this position is $47,840 - $59,800.

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.

As a family-owned company deeply rooted in our communities, we work hard to make a difference in the places we serve. For more than 100 years, our commitment to doing good business has been grounded in our commitment to people – to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Our mission is focused on our continued evolution to meet the changing needs of our customers. We are devoted to being part of the solution, in providing the safe and reliable energy that our customers need, while taking concrete steps to evolve our business for the future.

Location: Home Office, Saint John NB