Cook

Hakka HorizonThis link will open in a new window; Kingston; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hakka Horizon in Kingston, Ontario seeks a kitchen/Kitchen Assistant to prepare and cook meals for clients. This on-site role requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 1 year to less than 2 years of experience, education as a secondary school graduate or equivalent, and will assist with portion control, inventory, and maintaining food safety standards. Criminal record check is required.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent experience required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience preferred.
• On-site work only; no remote option.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate special events
• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Prepare and cook special meals as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• 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

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Physically demanding

Repetitive tasks

Work under pressure

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Or equivalent experience

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

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

TASKS

• Co-ordinate special events
• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• 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 orchef
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• 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

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

CUISINE SPECIALTIES

• East Indian

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management