Cook

Wok Box; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

MCG Careers is seeking a Kitchen/Restaurant Staff member in Fort McMurray to prepare and cook a variety of menu items with a focus on quality and presentation. You will follow recipes, maintain cleanliness, and ensure safe food handling while delivering friendly service to guests.

The role supports inventory monitoring and requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior restaurant experience is valued, and the position offers pay starting around CAD 18 per hour on site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food preparation within a restaurant or food industry setting.
• Strong understanding of food handling, safety standards, and sanitation.
• Excellent serving skills with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of meal preparation techniques across various cuisines is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for learning and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of menu items with attention to quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Follow established recipes and food safety standards to ensure safe handling.
• Assist in chopping, marinating, and portioning ingredients.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations.
• Serve food efficiently to guests with friendly, attentive service.
• Monitor inventory and communicate supply needs for smooth operations.
• Adhere to health regulations and safety procedures in the working environment.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Food safety standards

Excellent serving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced env

Meal preparation techniques

Enthusiasm to learn

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of menu items with attention to quality, presentation, and consistency
• Follow established recipes and food safety standards to ensure safe food handling practices
• Assist in food preparation tasks such as chopping, marinating, and portioning ingredients
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area, including equipment and workstations
• Serve food efficiently to guests while providing friendly and attentive service
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Adhere to all health regulations and safety procedures to uphold a safe working environment

Requirements

• Proven experience in food preparation, cooking, or a similar role within a restaurant or food industry setting
• Strong understanding of food handling, safety standards, and sanitation protocols
• Excellent serving skills with a focus on customer satisfaction
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Knowledge of meal preparation techniques across various cuisines is a plus
• Previous restaurant or kitchen experience preferred but not required; enthusiasm for learning is essential
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person