cook

Ma Chinese Cuisine; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing options

Parking available

Job summary

Ma Chinese Cuisine in the Niagara Region is seeking a kitchen team member with 3–5 years of restaurant experience. You will prepare and cook dishes, plan portions, and maintain inventory while ensuring cleanliness in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on Cantonese cuisine and Dim Sum specialties and requires reliability, attention to detail, and strong teamwork. On-site work with competitive conditions is provided.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a kitchen or restaurant role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience handling inventory and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Determine portion sizes and costs.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• 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.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
• Clean kitchen and work areas.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Time management

Organized

Education

No formal education

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

Restaurant

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• 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
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Manage kitchen operations

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• Cantonese cuisine
• Dim Sum

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Benefits

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• Parking available