cook, ethnic foods

Marigold Unique Flavour; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marigold Unique Flavour is seeking an experienced cook to join our on-site kitchen team in Canada. You will prepare and cook meals, plan menus, and ensure food quality and safety in a fast-paced restaurant setting.

The role requires 2–3 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to manage portions, costs, and inventory while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma is required.
• 2 years to less than 3 years of kitchen/restaurant experience preferred.
• Criminal record check and drug test may be required.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate special events.
• Determine the size of food portions and costs.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• 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.
• Organize buffets and banquets.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Education

High school diploma

Excellent oral communication

Dependability

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Restaurant

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate special events
• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties

• South Indian
• East Indian

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Drug test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player