Front Cook

Jerusalem Shawarma; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Jerusalem Shawarma is seeking a Front Cook to join their team at multiple Calgary locations. The ideal candidate will have experience in shawarma preparation, be skilled in food handling, and thrive in a busy kitchen environment. Benefits include staff meals, discounts, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Staff meals

Employee discounts

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a shawarma-style kitchen is a must.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Must handle repetitive tasks and moderate weight.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook shawarma meat efficiently.
• Wrap sandwiches, grill, and ensure presentation standards.
• Adhere to sanitation and safety protocols.

Skills

Knife handling

Food preparation

Cutting shawarma meat

Grilling/BBQ

Numeracy

English proficiency

Operating kitchen equipment

Sanitation practices

Tools

Standard kitchen equipment

Job description

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Now Hiring: Front Cook – Shawarma Restaurant (Calgary Locations)

Location:Aspen (West Springs), Downtown Calgary, and Trans Canada (16 Ave NW)

Jerusalem Shawarma is looking for an experienced and motivatedFront Cookto join our fast-paced kitchen team. If you’re passionate about Mediterranean cuisine and can handle the heat on the line, this is the role for you!

Job Title:Front Cook

Type:Full-Time / Part-Time

Locations:Must be available to work at multiple Calgary locations:

• Aspen (West Springs)
• Downtown (17 Ave SW)

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in ashawarma-style kitchenis a must.
• Skilled in Cutting shawarma meat, wrapping sandwiches, grilling/BBQ
• Skilled in Knife handlingandsafe food preparation
• Skilled in Using kitchen appliancesto prepare, heat, and finish menu items
• Ability to work under pressure in afast-paced environment.
• Must be able to handlerepetitive tasks and moderate weight (lifting meat, supplies, etc.).
• Speak, read, and writeEnglish.
• Basicnumeracyfor portioning and measuring ingredients.
• Followrecipesand presentation standards consistently.
• Operatestandard kitchen equipmentsafely and efficiently.
• Adhere to allsanitation, safety, andfood production codes.

Why Work With Us?

• Join a respected and well-loved Calgary restaurant brand
• Supportive and energetic team culture
• Staff meals and employee discounts

How to Apply:

Send your resume to [e-mail] or apply in person at any of our above mentioned Calgary locations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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