cook

Milano's Ristorante; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Milano's Ristorante in Nanaimo is seeking a hands-on cook to join our kitchen team. The role covers portion control, menu planning support, and preparing a range of dishes for a busy dining room.

You will train staff, supervise helpers, and ensure cleanliness and safety in a fast-paced environment. A high school graduation certificate and 1–2 years kitchen experience are preferred; on-site work only.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate is required.
• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine food portions and costs.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes.
• Prepare dishes for customers with allergies or intolerances.
• 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 clean kitchen and work areas.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Time management

Initiative

Client focus

Work under pressure

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

• Hospitality industry

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
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Clean kitchen and work areasManage kitchen operations

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Initiative
• Team player
• Time management