cook

Shajeela's Kitchen LTD.; Bedford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Bedford, Canada, is seeking a skilled Cook to join its team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in kitchen operations and a relevant college diploma. Responsibilities include preparing meals, ordering supplies, and training kitchen staff. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility, reliability, and excellent teamwork. The position offers opportunities for career advancement while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Bonus

Life insurance

Pension plan

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Determine the size of food portions and costs.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for meals.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies.
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas.
• Train staff in preparation and cooking.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Supervise kitchen staff.
• Maintain inventory and records.
• Clean kitchen and work areas.
• Organize buffets and banquets.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Time management

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Job description

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Restaurant

Tasks

• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Order supplies and equipment
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations
• South Indian
• East Indian

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift

Employment terms options

• Night
• Day
• Bonus
• Commission
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities