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Dairy Queen; Deer Lake; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Queen in Deer Lake, NL is seeking a motivated kitchen team member to prepare and cook complete meals and dishes, including options for customers with dietary needs. This on-site role requires attention to allergies and sanitation, and ensures consistent quality.

You will train and supervise junior staff, inspect kitchen areas, and ensure food safety standards are met in a busy restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow safety guidelines.
• Basic sanitation and food handling knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes for customers.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Train staff in food preparation, cooking and handling procedures.
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Clean kitchen and work areas to uphold sanitation standards.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Staff supervision

Training

Food safety

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Clean kitchen and work areas

Employment groups

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

Support for persons with disabilities

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees