cook

Milano's Ristorante; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Milano's Ristorante in Nanaimo is seeking an experienced cook to join our kitchen team on site. You will prepare and cook meals, plan portions and costs, and ensure high food-safety standards in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

The ideal candidate has 1 year to less than 2 years of experience and a secondary (high) school graduation certificate, with the ability to train staff, supervise kitchen operations, and manage supplies. Knowledge of allergens and customer-service focus is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in food preparation.
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• Experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment is preferred.

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 areas
• Manage kitchen operations

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Team player

Time management

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.

Work setting

• Hospitality industry

Responsibilities

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
• 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 areas
• Manage 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