ethnic food cook

Wild Orchid Bistro & Sushi Lounge; Canmore; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local bistro and sushi lounge in Canmore seeks a skilled cook to prepare and manage Japanese cuisine. The role involves training staff, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring quality of food service. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school education and 1–2 years of experience in a kitchen environment. This position requires work on-site with no remote options, promoting a supportive workplace for diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of Japanese cuisine is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes.
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Supervise kitchen staff.
• Maintain inventory and records.
• Organize buffets and banquets.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Cooking and food preparation

Staff training

Inventory management

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.
• 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.
• Organize buffets and banquets.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Experience and specialization

Cuisine specialties: Japanese cuisine.

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for newcomers and refugees: participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
• Support for youths: participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Support for Indigenous people: participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.