Cook

Tobermory; Richmond; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

KITANO SUSHI in Sarnia, ON is seeking a self-motivated Cook with good interpersonal skills for full-time, permanent employment. The role involves preparing meals, overseeing kitchen operations, training staff, maintaining hygiene, and keeping inventory.

Schedule includes Day, Evening and Weekend shifts; wage is $16.00 hourly for 40 hours per week. Ideal candidate has at least 1–2 years experience, fluent English, ability to follow recipes, work under pressure, and contribute to menu planning.

Qualifications

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• The ideal candidate should have a minimum 1 to 2 years of working experience in similar industry.
• The candidate must be able to use slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
• The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
• The candidate should have good decision making skills.
• The candidate should have sound knowledge of cooking methods and techniques
• The candidate should have good understanding of food hygiene.
• The candidate should have proven food preparation and food handling experience.
• The candidate must have the ability to follow standardized recipes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect kitchens and food service areas.
• Prepare delicious meals for customers.
• Oversee kitchen operations.
• Keep kitchen and work areas clean.
• Train staff in food preparation, cooking, and handling.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepare and cook meals and individual dishes.
• Prepare dishes for customers with allergies or intolerances.
• Plan menus, determine portion sizes, estimate requirements and costs, and monitor supplies.
• Ensure high quality and presentation of all dishes.
• Arrange and garnish dishes.
• Weigh, measure, and prepare ingredients according to recipes.
• Ensure deliveries are received and handled efficiently.
• Create new dishes monthly and modify recipes per customer needs.

Skills

Fluent English

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Customer service

Time management

Reliable

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Slicers

Mixers

Grinders

Food processors

Job description

KITANO SUSHI based in 3-415 Exmouth Street, Sarnia, ON N7T 8A4 is looking suitable applicants for the position of Cook who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to full time or permanent employment. The shift timing includes Day, Evening and Weekend.

Employer Name: KITANO SUSHI
Position: Cook
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $16.00 hourly for 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 3-415 Exmouth Street, Sarnia, ON N7T 8A4

• The candidate would be responsible for inspecting kitchens and food service areas.
• The candidate will be responsible for preparing delicious meals for our customers.
• The candidate will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations.
• The candidate must clean the kitchen and work areas.
• The candidate will be expected to train staff in food preparation, cooking, and handling.
• The candidate would be in charge of keeping inventory and records of food, supplies, and equipment.
• The candidate would be in charge of preparing and cooking complete meals as well as individual dishes and foods.
• The candidate will be required to prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• The candidate must plan menus, determine food portion sizes, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies.
• The candidate would be responsible in ensuring the highest quality of food & beverage for guests through meticulous consistency, taste and presentation of all dishes.
• The candidate would be in charge of dish arrangement and garnishing.
• The candidate must weigh, measure, mix, and prepare ingredients in accordance with recipes.
• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining proper order and purchase control, as well as ensuring that all deliveries are received and handled efficiently and in accordance with hotel standards.
• The candidate must be capable of creating new dishes on a monthly basis.
• The candidate will be required to slightly modify recipes to meet the needs and requests of customers (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
• The candidate will be responsible for removing any hazards and securing any flaws in the kitchen or equipment.
• The candidate would be in charge of ordering food ingredients.
• The candidate must adhere to kitchen and hygiene standards.
• The candidate will be required to assure good quality and apt quantity of served food item
• The candidate must ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and food storage procedures are followed.
• The candidate should follow all food health and safety requirements.
• The candidate will be responsible for preparing food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces.
• The candidate will be required to cook food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
• The line cook will be required to cook menu items with the support of the kitchen staff.
• The candidate will be required to wash and chop vegetables (for example, tomatoes, peppers, onions and mushrooms).
• The candidate will be required to prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• The candidate will be required to maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
• The candidate must ensure that cooking utensils are clean before each use.
• The candidate would be responsible for assisting other cooks to ensure that food orders are completed in a timely manner
• The candidate will be required to assure that meals are fresh and hot at serving time.
• The candidate will be required to check food and ingredients for freshness.
• The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all food and other items are properly stored.
• The candidate would be responsible for monitoring food stock and place orders, as needed.
• The candidate would be responsible for resolving customer complaints with diplomacy
• The candidate must store leftovers in accordance with established standards.
• The candidate would be responsible for disposing of expired or spoiled ingredients at the end of each shift.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• The ideal candidate should have a minimum 1 to 2 years of working experience in similar industry.
• The candidate must be able to use slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
• The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
• The candidate should have good decision making skills.
• The candidate should have sound knowledge of cooking methods and techniques
• The candidate should have good understanding of food hygiene.
• The candidate should have proven food preparation and food handling experience.
• The candidate must have the ability to follow standardized recipes.
• The candidate should have excellent organized and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should be punctual.
• The candidate should be accountable.
• The candidate should be authentic.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should haveexcellent organizational and time management skills.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate should have the ability to adapt to changing schedules.
• The candidate should have excellent customer service skills.
• The candidate should have excellent oral communication
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to use their own initiative
• The candidate should have ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
• The candidate should be Customer-oriented and friendly.
• The candidate must pass criminal background check and drug test
• The candidate should have the ability to work quickly without compromising quality.

Work Setting

• The candidate will be required to work in Restaurant.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• This is a fast-paced environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should have very good physical condition and endurance
• The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must be physically able to engage in repetitive hand movements to operate cooking tools such as knives
• The candidate should be willing to work in standing position for long hours.