cook

VanSuya Foods Corp.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

VanSuya Foods Corp. in Surrey, BC is seeking an experienced cook to join our kitchen team.

You will plan menus, prepare and cook meals, and supervise kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment; a Cook Trade Certification and 2–3 years of experience are required.

This on-site role requires attention to detail and excellent communication in a dynamic African cuisine-focused restaurant.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
• Cook Trade Certification.
• 2–3 years of experience in a commercial kitchen.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Manage kitchen operations

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Cook Trade Certification

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Manage kitchen operations

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Cook Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• African cuisine

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player