cook

Denny’s Canada; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Job summary

Denny's Canada in Kamloops is seeking an experienced kitchen professional to manage daily kitchen operations and prepare meals for a varied menu. You will work on-site, plan portions, supervise staff, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

The role requires 1–2 years of kitchen experience, secondary education, and the ability to handle dietary restrictions. You will train staff, manage inventory, and collaborate with the team to deliver consistent, high-quality meals to guests.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of kitchen experience.
• Ability to work on-site at the Kamloops location.
• Experience handling dietary restrictions and patient meals.

Responsibilities

• Determine the size of food portions and costs.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or dishes.
• Prepare dishes for customers with allergies or intolerances.
• Prepare and cook special meals as instructed by dietitian or chef.
• 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.

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Staff training

Inventory management

Cost control

Education

Secondary (high) 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.

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits