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Frontier Dining; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities

Job summary

Frontier Dining in Fort McMurray, Alberta, is seeking a kitchen professional to manage meal preparation and daily kitchen operations on-site. You will plan menus, estimate food requirements, prepare and cook meals, and handle special dietary needs for guests. This role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

The ideal candidate has a secondary school diploma and 1–2 years of experience, with strong organizational and teamwork skills to support smooth service.

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.
• On-site work only; no remote option.

Responsibilities

• Determine the size of food portions and costs.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization.
• 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.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
• Clean kitchen and work areas.
• Organize buffets and banquets.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Kitchen operations

Inventory management

Staff training

Costing portions

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• On site
• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities

• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

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
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

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

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• 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