Line Cook (Boston Pizza)

Americana Resort Inc.; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Americana Conference Resort & Spa is seeking a Cook reporting to the Kitchen Manager to assemble, cook, plate and garnish all food items per Boston Pizza specifications. The role requires timely preparation of meals and strict adherence to recipes, manuals and quality checks.

You will ensure proper handling of deliveries, follow prep sheets, and maintain cleanliness, organization and sanitation throughout each shift. A collaborative, flexible, high-volume kitchen mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Boston Pizza environment is preferred.
• Flexible schedule including opening, closing, weekends and holidays.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, cook, plate and garnish food per Boston Pizza specifications.
• Ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner according to recipes and manuals.
• Verify deliveries meet Boston Pizza specifications and that invoicing matches quantities.
• Follow the daily prep sheet and maintain levels on hand.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Care for and maintain food service equipment and identify needs for repairs or replacements.
• Promote a positive, team-oriented kitchen environment.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, the Cook is responsible for the assembly, cooking, plating and garnishing of all food products according to Boston Pizza specifications.

• Ensure that meals are prepared in a timely manner in accordance with Boston Pizza recipes and assembly manuals and charts.
• Ensure that all products received via delivery meet Boston Pizza specification, that the invoicing is correct in respect to quantity and quality.
• Prepare and follow a daily prep sheet to indicate levels on hand and amounts required.
• Clean and organize the kitchen at all times. Follow all required checklists and cleaning schedules during and following his/her shift.
• Assure the proper care and maintenance of all food service equipment; identify equipment needs for food preparation and service.
• Ensure food quality by maintaining high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food products.
• Maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the restaurant.
• Other duties as required.

Qualification Requirements:

• Experience working in a Boston Pizza environment would be considered an asset.
• Passion for the kitchen and for producing great product every day.
• Previous experience an asset, but will train
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including opening, closing, weekends and holidays.
• Customer service skills – able to exceed guest expectations.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must work well within a restaurant team culture.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and have a strong initiative.
• A positive and team-oriented attitude.
• You must be able to perform efficiently during high volume peak periods.
• Must be eligible to work in the Canada.

The Americana Conference Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will make reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization