cook

Harvey's; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey's is seeking an experienced kitchen professional to oversee daily kitchen operations on site. You will plan menus, prepare meals, and ensure high standards of food safety and quality. The role involves managing staff, ordering supplies, and maintaining inventory in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to supervise a team while maintaining efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate.
• 1 year to less than 2 years experience.
• On-site work at the physical location; no remote option.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Staff supervision

Inventory management

Quality control

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

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

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth