Cook, ethnic foods

Saigon Maxim; Siksiká #146, Alberta; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Other benefits

Team building opportunities

Job summary

Saigon Maxim in Canada, Alberta, is seeking kitchen staff to prepare and cook Vietnamese dishes and manage food service operations on site. No formal degree is required; training will be provided, and candidates should hold Safe Food Handling and Food Safety certificates.

Responsibilities include inventory control, ensuring allergen-friendly meals, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen under fast-paced conditions. On-site role with opportunities for skill development.

Qualifications

• No formal degree required; on‑the‑job training provided.
• Must have Safe Food Handling and Food Safety certificates.

Responsibilities

• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• 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.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
• Clean kitchen and work areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Time management

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

• No experience (will train)

ON SITE

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

WORK SETTING

• Restaurant

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• 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
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

CUISINE SPECIALTIES

• Vietnamese cuisine

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available
• Willing to travel

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

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

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

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

BENEFITS

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities