First cook

Wild Hog Country Market; Stratford; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Hog Country Market is seeking a skilled cook to prepare and cook a variety of meals in a fast-paced restaurant setting. The role includes supervising kitchen staff, inspecting work areas, and ordering supplies as needed to maintain smooth kitchen operations.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of kitchen experience, a college certificate or diploma (or equivalent), and a Cook Trade Certification. This on-site position requires reliability, initiative, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of kitchen experience.
• College certificate or diploma or equivalent experience.
• Cook Trade Certification is required or preferred.

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.
• Clean kitchen and work areas.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Education

College certificate or diploma (3 months to <1 year) or equivalent experience

Tools

Cook equipment basics

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years to less than 5 years

ON SITE

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

WORK SETTING

• Restaurant

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• 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
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Manage kitchen operations

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Cook Trade Certification

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

CUISINE SPECIALTIES

• European
• International

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player