Ethnic food cook

Minerva Tiffins; Canada; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Job summary

Minerva Tiffins in Canada is seeking an experienced cook to manage kitchen operations and assist in menu planning for high-volume service. You will coordinate events, prepare meals, and ensure quality standards in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires 1–2 years of kitchen experience, strong communication, reliability, and teamwork. Candidates must be able to stand long hours and handle heavy loads while maintaining safety and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate is required.
• 1–2 years of experience in a kitchen or restaurant environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate special events.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
• Organize buffets and banquets.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Team player

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

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

• 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
• 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
• 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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check

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

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Health care plan