Cook

Alberta; Town of St. Paul; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta restaurant is seeking an experienced cook to prepare and cook meals, manage portions and costs, and help plan menus in a fast-paced kitchen. You will supervise kitchen staff and ensure inventory control and cleanliness.

The role emphasizes reliability, initiative, and time management, with shifts including mornings, evenings, and nights; newcomer support is provided in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating in a kitchen or restaurant setting preferred.
• Clear understanding of food preparation and safety in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.
• Determine portions and costs; plan menus and estimate food requirements.
• Prepare dishes for customers with dietary restrictions or allergies.
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers; maintain inventory and records.
• Clean kitchen and work areas; ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Client focus

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Time management

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

Restaurant

Tasks

• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• 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
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management

Employment terms options

Early morning

Recognized employer

Employment terms options

Evening

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• Day

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Important notice

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Interest in compiling information to monitor food and supplier inventory

METHODICAL

Interest in compiling information to monitor food and supplier inventory

OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working to prepare and cook complete meals and individual dishes and foods, and to prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitians and chefs

directive

Interest in supervising kitchen helpers; and in overseeing subordinate personnel in the preparation, cooking and handling of food

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Typical ability expectations for this job

Are you passionate about cooking? Do you have a keen sense of taste and smell? Is keeping a clean environment important to you? Then you may want to see if becoming a cook is the recipe for your career.