Cook

Push Operations; The Blue Mountains; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

McEwan Enterprises Inc. is seeking experienced cooks to join our Thornbury kitchen, where you will craft authentic Italian dishes, manage handcrafted pastas and wood-fired pizzas, and uphold quality standards during lunch, dinner, and events.

You will prep ingredients, operate ovens and equipment, and ensure food safety while supporting smooth service and inventory control. A 30–40 hour workweek, ASAP start, and a permanent full-time role are offered.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in the food industry preferred.
• Ability to work 30–40 hours per week.
• Starting ASAP; full-time and permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook a variety of authentic Italian dishes, including handcrafted pastas and wood-fired pizzas.
• Prepare ingredients by washing, cutting, portioning, marinating, and assembling items for lunch, dinner, and events.
• Operate and monitor wood-fired pizza ovens and other kitchen equipment to ensure proper temperatures and presentation.
• Maintain high standards of food quality by monitoring cooking times, seasoning, portion sizes, and plating.
• Inspect ingredients for freshness, label and store properly, rotate stock using FIFO to minimize waste.
• Coordinate with chefs and front-of-house staff to prioritize orders and accommodate dietary restrictions.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work station and follow food safety and health regulations.
• Assist with daily kitchen prep, stock replenishment, and inventory for regular service and catered events.

Skills

Italian cooking

Wood-fired ovens

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

Secondary (High) school graduation certificate

Job description

We are looking for well-experienced Cooks for “McEwan Enterprises Inc.” You will be working at 27 Bruce St S, Thornbury ON N0H 2PO , Canada.

No. of positions - 02

Job Duties:

• Prepare, season, and cook a variety of authentic Italian dishes, including handcrafted pastas, wood-fired pizzas, slow-roasted meats, seafood, and other menu items according to Fabbrica Thornbury's recipes and quality standards.
• Prepare ingredients by washing, cutting, portioning, marinating, and assembling food items to ensure efficient kitchen operations during lunch, dinner, and special events.
• Operate and monitor wood-fired pizza ovens, grills, and other commercial kitchen equipment to achieve proper cooking temperatures, consistency, and presentation.
• Maintain high standards of food quality by monitoring cooking times, seasoning, portion sizes, and plating to ensure every dish meets the restaurant's culinary and presentation expectations.
• Inspect food supplies for freshness and quality, properly label and store ingredients, and rotate inventory using FIFO principles to minimize waste and maintain food safety.
• Coordinate with chefs and front-of-house staff to prioritize orders, accommodate dietary restrictions or guest requests, and ensure timely service during peak dining periods.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work station by following food safety, sanitation, and workplace health and safety procedures in accordance with company policies and public health regulations.
• Assist with daily kitchen preparation, stock replenishment, and inventory control while supporting menu consistency and contributing to smooth kitchen operations during regular service and catered or private events.

Prerequisites:

• Education: Secondary (High) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
• Experience & Skills: 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in the food industry
• 30 to 40 Hours per week
• Starting Date: As soon as possible
• Terms of Employment: Fulltime and permanent