Experienced Cook — Contemporary Canadian Tavern Kitchen

Push Operations; Thornbury; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

McEwan Enterprises Inc. in Thornbury, Ontario is seeking well‑experienced Cooks to prepare and cook a variety of contemporary Canadian tavern dishes for lunch, dinner and events. You will work at 15 Harbour Street and across the region as needed, in a full-time, permanent role.

The position requires 3–5 years in the food industry, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with chefs and front‑of‑house staff to ensure timely, high‑quality service.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in the food industry.
• Willingness to work in multiple regional locations and full-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of tavern dishes following standardized recipes.
• Prepare ingredients by washing, cutting, portioning, marinating and seasoning.
• Cook using grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, braising, baking and broiling.
• Monitor quality, freshness and plating to meet culinary standards.
• Maintain inventory and rotate stock using FIFO practices; assist with deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation and allergen regulations.
• Coordinate with chefs, line cooks and front-of-house staff to manage high-volume service.
• Train and guide kitchen helpers on techniques, portions and equipment operation.

Skills

Food preparation

Ingredients preparation

Food safety

Inventory management

Team coordination

Staff training

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

McEwan Enterprises Inc. in Thornbury, Ontario is seeking well‑experienced Cooks to prepare and cook a variety of contemporary Canadian tavern dishes for lunch, dinner and events. You will work at 15 Harbour Street and across the region as needed, in a full-time, permanent role.

The position requires 3–5 years in the food industry, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with chefs and front‑of‑house staff to ensure timely, high‑quality service.