cook

Government of Canada; Walkerton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking organization where your culinary skills will shine. In this role, you will prepare and cook a variety of meals, ensuring that dietary needs are met while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. You will also train and supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory, and ensure a clean and organized kitchen environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant restaurant setting, where your contributions will directly impact customer satisfaction and operational success. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for cooking, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• High school graduation certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes.
• Train staff in food preparation and handling.
• Manage kitchen operations and supervise staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Team player

Flexibility

Organized

Dependability

Initiative

Judgement

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities Tasks

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• 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
• Recruit and hire staff
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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