cook

The Tower Restaurant; Estevan; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local dining establishment in Estevan, Saskatchewan is seeking a skilled cook to manage kitchen operations. The role includes meal preparation, estimating food requirements, supervising staff, and ensuring kitchen cleanliness. Candidates should possess a secondary school graduation certificate and have 1-2 years of experience in food service. The job offers 30 to 40 hours per week and emphasizes client focus and teamwork.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Support for newcomers and refugees

Relationships with indigenous communities

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations and supervise staff.
• Familiarity with food portions, costs, and menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Determine food portion sizes and costs.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes.
• Train kitchen staff in food preparation and handling.
• Manage kitchen operations and supervise staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Time management

Client focus

Dependability

Team player

Reliability

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Bar

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
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations