Kitchen Lead & Cook - Menu Planning, Training & Operations

Louise's Kitchen; Smithers; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Gratuities

Health benefits

Job summary

Louise's Kitchen in Canada is seeking a dedicated cook to join our on-site team. You will prepare and cook meals, plan portions and manage food requirements to meet daily service needs.

The role requires 1 year to less than 2 years of kitchen experience, a secondary school certificate, and a reliable, detail-oriented approach to training staff, maintaining inventory, and upholding food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in kitchen or food service.

Responsibilities

• Determine portion sizes and costs.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for realization.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Prepare and cook meals and dishes.
• Prepare dishes for customers with allergies or intolerances.
• Prepare and cook special meals as instructed by dietitian or chef.
• 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.
• Manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Inventory management

Staff training

Quality control

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Louise's Kitchen in Canada is seeking a dedicated cook to join our on-site team. You will prepare and cook meals, plan portions and manage food requirements to meet daily service needs.

The role requires 1 year to less than 2 years of kitchen experience, a secondary school certificate, and a reliable, detail-oriented approach to training staff, maintaining inventory, and upholding food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.