Cook

Boston Pizza International, Inc. (Calgary); Ponoka; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Pizza in Ponoka, Alberta is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes for guests. You will ensure consistency, manage food safety, and adapt dishes for allergies or intolerances to deliver a great dining experience.

You'll also supervise kitchen helpers, train staff in safe cooking practices, order supplies, maintain inventory, and keep accurate records. This role supports a fun, collaborative kitchen environment with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Secondary graduation certificate or equivalent.
• 1 year to less than 2 years' experience.
• Good communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and food.
• Prepare dishes for Guests with food allergies or intolerances.
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and safe food handling.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Supervise kitchen helpers and student cooks.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
• Clean kitchen and work area.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

Cook

Boston Pizza Cooks are the engine of the entire restaurant! They are responsible for creating our delicious menu items perfectly every time for every guest. Cooks are responsible for ensuring that our most important people, our Guests, have an excellent Boston Pizza experience from start to finish. They also believe in championing a fun and safe work environment and contribute to a thriving workplace culture.

Why Is BP A Great Place To Work?

• What is important to you matters to us, so we have raised the bar to provide flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle and contributes to your life-work balance
• Come for a job, stay for a career - there are exciting opportunities for career growth within the restaurant or at Boston Pizza head office
• Build relationships and give back to your local community
• Boston Pizza Scholarship Program *
• Management Training Programs, Leadership Development conferences and access to dynamic mentorship programs and initiatives
• A respectful culture and work environment where your feedback matters
• Fantastic reward and recognition programs

REQUIREMENTS: Secondary (High School) graduation certificate or equivalent; 1 year to less than 2 years' experience; good communication skills in English.

HOURS:This position has a flexible schedule but successful applicant must be available to mix a blend of days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

DUTIES:

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and food
• Prepare dishes for Guests with food allergies or intolerances
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and safe food handling
• Order supplies and equipment
• Supervise kitchen helpers and student cooks
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work area

CREDENTIALS:

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Safe Food Handling Certificate / Food Safety Certificate
• Must be able to work in Canada legally