Kitchen Worker/Cook

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Ottawa's East End is hiring a Kitchen Worker/Cook who is passionate about food quality and teamwork to uphold high production standards. You will follow standardized recipes and GMPs, weigh and prepare ingredients, monitor cooking times and temperatures, and help maintain cleanliness, safety, and allergen controls in a refrigerated environment.

Wage: $19.95/hour.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safety and GMPs.
• Experience in food production/manufacturing is an asset.
• Knowledge of food safety and allergen controls preferred.
• Able to lift 20–30 lbs and stand for full shifts.
• Reliable, able to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Follow standardized recipes and production procedures to ensure quality.
• Accurately weigh and prepare ingredients according to specs.
• Monitor cooking times, temperatures and appearance to meet standards.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and allergen controls in GMP-compliant areas.

Skills

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Independent work

Physical stamina

Adaptability

Refrigerated environment

Job description

Join a dynamic food production team in Ottawa's East End! Our client is currently hiring a Kitchen Worker/Cook who is passionate about food quality, teamwork, and maintaining high production standards.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to workplace safety and safe operating practices
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is considered an asset
• Familiarity with food safety and safe food handling practices is preferred
• Possesses strong attention to detail and a focus on quality
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn, follow instructions, and adapt to changing production requirements
• Capable of lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 20-30 lbs
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods, including full 8-hour shifts
• Comfortable working in a refrigerated production environment
• Reliable, dependable, and able to maintain productivity in a fast-paced setting

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Follow standardized recipes, ingredient specifications, and production procedures to ensure consistent product quality
• Accurately weigh, measure, and stage ingredients according to production requirements
• Prepare and cook products while monitoring cooking times, temperatures, and appearance to meet quality standards
• Maintain consistency in product taste, texture, and appearance across all production batches
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and allergen control procedures
• Ensure workstations, equipment, utensils, and production areas are cleaned and sanitized according to company standards
• Properly handle, store, and rotate ingredients and materials to maintain freshness and food safety
• Monitor production processes and identify any quality or process deviations, taking corrective action as required
• Maintain accurate production records and comply with company policies, safety requirements, and quality assurance procedures
• Support efficient production operations by organizing materials, preparing work areas, and collaborating with team members to meet production goals

Wage: $19.95 per hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Training will be conducted from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Applicants must be able to provide two work-related references.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Express Employment Professionals is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all employees.