cook

Black Heart Cafe Inc.; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Iqaluit is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals and manage kitchen operations. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and 3 to 5 years of experience in a fast-paced dining environment. Responsibilities include menu planning, staff training, and ensuring food safety. The role is physically demanding, requiring standing for extended periods and the ability to work under pressure. Relocation costs covered by the employer and staff accommodation is available.

Benefits

Staff accommodation available

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in a food service environment.

Responsibilities

• Determine the size of food portions and costs.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Client focus

Flexibility

Initiative

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Staff accommodation available
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Coffee shop
• Bakery

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food Safety Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?