Cook

Push Operations; Thornbury; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

McEwan Enterprises Inc. in Thornbury, Ontario is seeking well‑experienced Cooks to prepare and cook a variety of contemporary Canadian tavern dishes for lunch, dinner and events. You will work at 15 Harbour Street and across the region as needed, in a full-time, permanent role.

The position requires 3–5 years in the food industry, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with chefs and front‑of‑house staff to ensure timely, high‑quality service.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in the food industry.
• Willingness to work in multiple regional locations and full-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of tavern dishes following standardized recipes.
• Prepare ingredients by washing, cutting, portioning, marinating and seasoning.
• Cook using grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, braising, baking and broiling.
• Monitor quality, freshness and plating to meet culinary standards.
• Maintain inventory and rotate stock using FIFO practices; assist with deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation and allergen regulations.
• Coordinate with chefs, line cooks and front-of-house staff to manage high-volume service.
• Train and guide kitchen helpers on techniques, portions and equipment operation.

Skills

Food preparation

Ingredients preparation

Food safety

Inventory management

Team coordination

Staff training

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for well-experienced Cooks for “McEwan Enterprises Inc.”

You will be working at 15 Harbour Street, Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Canada. However, you will be required to work in various locations within the region.

No. of positions - 02

Job Duties:

• Prepare and cook a variety of contemporary Canadian tavern dishes, including appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, burgers, grilled meats, sandwiches, and seasonal specialties, in accordance with McEwan’s standardized recipes and presentation standards.
• Prepare ingredients by washing, cutting, portioning, marinating, and seasoning meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and other food items to ensure efficient kitchen operations during service.
• Cook food using a variety of methods including grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, braising, baking, and broiling while maintaining consistency in quality, taste, and portion control.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, and plating to ensure all menu items meet the culinary standards established by Chef Mark McEwan.
• Maintain inventory of food supplies, rotate stock using FIFO practices, report shortages, and assist with receiving, inspecting, and properly storing deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, and workplace health and safety regulations by maintaining a clean, organized, and hygienic kitchen.
• Coordinate with chefs, line cooks, and front-of-house staff to prioritize orders and ensure timely preparation and service during high-volume lunch, dinner, and special event operations.
• Assist in training and guiding kitchen helpers and junior staff on food preparation techniques, portion control, safe equipment operation, and kitchen procedures while contributing to efficient daily kitchen operations.

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