Cook

Siva's Family Restaurant; Timmins; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Timmins, Ontario is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook a variety of dishes. The ideal candidate will have experience in South Indian, Canadian, Italian, East Indian, and West Indian cuisines, and must be able to work on-site with no remote options. Responsibilities include training staff, maintaining food inventory, and ensuring kitchen cleanliness. This is a physically demanding role requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking various cuisines including South Indian, Canadian, Italian, East Indian, and West Indian.
• Ability to prepare meals for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies, and equipment.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking, and handling of food.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

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

Work setting: Restaurant

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food

Experience and specialization

• South Indian
• Canadian
• Italian cuisine
• East Indian
• West Indian

Additional information

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

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for persons with disabilities: Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Support for Veterans: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Support for mature workers: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Support for visible minorities: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities