Cook - (Owp Holders And Francophones Are Welcome)

JP Matters; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

On-site parking

Job summary

JP Matters Immigration Consulting seeks experienced Line or First Cook for a restaurant client in Saskatoon, SK. The role focuses on serving customers and preparing high-quality meals, with responsibilities spanning prep, cooking, quality checks, and kitchen organization.

The First Cook duties include supervising kitchen operations, training junior staff, menu development, portion control, and procurement oversight, with a competitive hourly wage of 17.00–23.00 CAD and benefits like extended

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a fast-paced restaurant or commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, food safety, and kitchen sanitation standards.
• Ability to prepare and cook a variety of meals consistently and efficiently according to recipes and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for customers as part of a busy kitchen.
• Weigh, measure, mix and prep ingredients according to recipes.
• Steam, grill, boil, bake or fry meats, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients.
• Check food and ingredients for freshness and quality.
• Arrange and garnish dishes and maintain cleanliness of kitchen area.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking methods

Food safety

Time management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Job description

JP Matters Immigration Consulting is seeking candidates for experienced Cooks for a client, a restaurant, in Saskatoon, SK.

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Line or First Cook (senior line cook). This role is ideal for someone passionate about the food industry, with a focus on serving customers and preparing high-quality meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for our customers.
• Weigh, measure, mix and prep ingredients according to recipes.
• Steam, grill, boil, bake or fry meats, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients.
• Check food and ingredients for freshness.
• Arrange and garnish dishes.
• Work well under pressure and within the time limit.
• Track and document inventory levels of food, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure that kitchen area, equipment and utensils are cleaned.
• Other duties as required

A First Cook will, in addition to the above duties, do the following:

• Monitor the functioning of the kitchen
• Train less experienced staff new skills.
• Help develop menus, assess food portion sizes, estimate food needs and expenses, and oversee supply monitoring and procurement.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience working as a cook in a fast-paced restaurant or commercial kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, food safety, and kitchen sanitation standards.
• Ability to prepare and cook a variety of meals consistently and efficiently according to recipes and quality standards.
• Experience with grilling, baking, frying, steaming, and other cooking techniques.
• Ability to monitor inventory, estimate food requirements, and assist with ordering supplies.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask under pressure.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Ability to lift and carry kitchen supplies and stand for extended periods.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required.
• Food Safety Certification is considered an asset.

A First cook will also have:

• Previous experience in a senior cook, first cook, or kitchen leadership role is considered an asset.
• Ability to supervise, guide, and train junior kitchen staff.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Pay: $17.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits

• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Application question(s)

• If you are a foreign national, what is your current immigration status in Canada? (include the expiry date of your status). If you are not in Canada, please provide the country of residence.

Experience

• cooking: 2 years (required)

Language

• English (required)

Work Location: In person