Cook

Next Youth Job; Carcross; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training for youth

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Next Youth Job is seeking a restaurant cook to join our team. The role involves planning menus, preparing and cooking meals, and ensuring safe kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a secondary school diploma and 1–2 years of experience. This position offers youth-focused mentorship and on-the-job training to develop culinary skills and work readiness.

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate is required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for preparation.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes.
• 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.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes.
• 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.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Security & Safety

Basic security clearance.

Work Conditions & Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Repetitive tasks.

Personal Suitability

• Client focus.
• Flexibility.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years.

Support for Youth

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.