first cook

MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual; Prince George; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual is seeking an experienced cook to coordinate kitchen operations, prepare and cook meals, and supervise kitchen staff in a fast-paced on-site setting. You will plan menus, estimate food requirements, and assist with inventory while maintaining quality and safety.

The role is based in a rural-area restaurant, requiring strong communication and organizational skills to ensure smooth service during peak hours and accommodate guests with allergies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in kitchen or related role.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate special events
• 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
• 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
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Cook

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Rural area

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate special events
• 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
• 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
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Organize buffets and banquets
• Manage kitchen operations
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Cook

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Cuisine specialties

• Canadian

Additional information

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

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability