cook, ethnic foods

Wandebo African Store & Wandebo Kitchen; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in San Juan de Terranova is seeking an experienced chef to prepare and cook meals. The role includes supervising kitchen staff, managing inventory, and ensuring food safety. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in a similar role and must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on client satisfaction.

Benefits

Health care plan

Settlement assistance for newcomers

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in kitchen-related roles.
• Must be able to supervise kitchen staff and helpers.
• Experience in handling a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes.
• Supervise kitchen staff and maintain kitchen operations.
• Order supplies and equipment, maintain inventory.

Skills

Food safety / handling skills

Client focus

Team player

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (1-2 years)

Job description

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 to 48 hours per week
• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience : 5 years or more

Work setting

• Restaurant

Tasks

• 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
• Order supplies and equipment
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Manage kitchen operations
• Package take-out food
• Food preparation
• Food safety / handling skills

Cuisine specialties

• International
• African cuisine

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)