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WORLD FOOD NETWORK INC.; Grand Valley; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-food organization in Grand Valley, Ontario is seeking an individual to oversee food preparation, manage kitchen staff, and ensure safety protocols are followed. The ideal candidate should have high school education, relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. Work entails training staff, managing inventory, and preparing meals, making it crucial to work well under pressure. The position is permanent with 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year in a food-related setting.

Responsibilities

• Determine food portions and costs.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies.
• Train staff in food preparation and handling.
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers.
• Maintain inventory and records.
• Prepare and cook meals.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Fast food outlet or concession

Tasks

• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

Job details

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 hours per week