Cook

Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador; San Juan de Terranova; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

RRSP matching plan

EFAP including counseling services

Paid time off and holidays

Discounts on food and gym memberships

Gratuities

Job summary

Steele Hotels is seeking a full-time Cook for Capital Hotel to join a dynamic team in Newfoundland and Labrador. You will assist in menu preparation, cook all items, bake, manage inventory, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a fast-paced dining setting, relevant certifications are assets, and weekend/evening/holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in cooking in a fast-paced restaurant setting.
• Cooking certification/diploma is an asset.
• Canadian Red Seal Occupational Standard is an asset.
• Food Safety Course is an asset.
• Experienced in food costing, menu execution, inventory control is an asset.
• Experience working with large banquets.
• Knowledge of all cuts of meat.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with and without supervision.
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating new menus, taking into account food costing and seasonal food availability.
• Prepare and cook all menu items and features.
• Proper portioning/cutting of meats.
• Ensure all food service standards and quality requirements are met.
• Receive and verify product matches original orders.
• Prepare and maintain a stock of all menu items.
• Ensure adequate inventory levels and communicate discrepancies to the Executive Chef.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Ensure the kitchen is kept clean, sanitized, and tidy, following all health and safety regulations.
• Ensure operations level of profitability and client satisfaction is complied.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Cooking

Communication

Menu costing

Inventory control

Banquets

Food safety

Education

Cooking certification/diploma

Canadian Red Seal

Food Safety Course

Job description

Founded in 1970, Steele Hotels is an independent hotel operator based out of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. With origins in Gander, NL the company has grown to include locations in St. John's, NL, Corner Brook, NL, and Fredericton, NB.

Steele Hotels is looking for a full-time Cook to join our growing team at the Capital Hotel. The ideal candidate would possess a positive "can-do" attitude, a high level of professionalism, a strong work ethic, and will assist in menu preparation, cooking all menu items, baking, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring a quality clean kitchen environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating new menus, taking into account food costing and seasonal food availability
• Prepare and cook all menu items and features
• Proper portioning/cutting of meats
• Ensure all food service standards and quality requirements are met
• Receive and verify product matches original orders
• Prepare and maintain a stock of all menu items
• Ensure adequate inventory levels and communicate discrepancies to the Executive Chef
• Adhere to health and safety regulations
• Ensure the kitchen is kept clean, sanitized, and tidy, following all health and safety regulations
• Ensure operations level of profitability and client satisfaction is complied
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes:

• 3 years or more experience in the cooking industry with experience in a fast-paced restaurant food service operation
• Cooking certification/diploma is an asset
• Canadian Red Seal Occupational Standard is an asset
• Food Safety Course is an asset
• Experienced in food costing, menu execution, inventory control an asset
• Experience working with large banquets
• Knowledge of all cuts of meat
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with and without supervision
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Why Work with Us:

• Competitive compensation package
• Company RRSP matching plan to secure your financial future
• Employee Family Assistance Program [EFAP], including counseling services and life coaching
• Paid time off, including vacation time, sick leave, and statutory holidays
• Other employee benefits such as discounts on food, gym memberships, and phone plans, etc.
• Gratuities

The closing date is September 24 , 2026.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals, we welcome everyone to apply.