first cook

Kimchi Korea House; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant is looking for a first cook in Toronto, Ontario. The position requires 2 to 3 years of kitchen experience and a secondary school graduation certificate. Responsibilities include meal preparation, menu planning, supervising kitchen staff, and maintaining food safety standards. This is a permanent, full-time role at an hourly rate of $36. Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada. Advertisements will be accepted until December 24, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must have a Secondary school graduation certificate.
• 2 to less than 3 years of experience in a restaurant kitchen.
• Ability to plan menus, prepare meals, and supervise kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Strong organizational and inventory management skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine food portion sizes and costs.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements.
• Prepare and cook complete meals.
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas.
• Train staff in food preparation and handling.
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers.
• Maintain inventory and records of supplies.
• Clean kitchen and work areas.
• Recruit and hire kitchen staff.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Menu planning

Meal preparation

Staff supervision

Food safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Job Details

Title: first cook

Employer: Kimchi Korea House, Toronto, ON M5G 1C5

Posting: December 03, 2025 (Job Bank #3457611)

Location: Toronto, ON – on site

Employment terms: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week

Schedule: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend

Salary: $36.00 per hour

Required Experience: 2 to less than 3 years

Required Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages: English

Cuisine specialties: Korean

Responsibilities

• Determine the size of food portions and their costs.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization.
• 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.
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies, and equipment.
• Clean kitchen and work areas.
• Recruit and hire staff.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• 2 to less than 3 years of experience in a restaurant kitchen.
• Ability to plan menus, estimate requirements, prepare meals, and supervise staff.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Strong organizational and inventory‑management skills.

Who can apply for this job?

• Canadian citizen
• Permanent resident of Canada
• Temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-24