Prep Cook

Paladarlatinkitchen; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Latin American restaurant group as a Prep Cook, where you'll prepare high-quality dishes with fresh ingredients. This role emphasizes attention to detail, adherence to safety standards, and teamwork in a fun, energetic environment. Ideal for individuals who are passionate about cooking and thrive in a busy kitchen.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for Full-Time Employees

Employee Assistance Program

Energetic atmosphere

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Ability to clearly communicate with managers, kitchen, and dining room personnel.
• Ability to handle up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Preparing a variety of food items for cooking in kitchen equipment.
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary workstation area.
• Consistently complying with kitchen rules and quality standards.

Skills

Kitchen preparation

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Join to apply for the Prep Cook role at Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar .

Position Summary

Our line and prep cooks take pride in preparing and producing food with real, fresh ingredients. Your attention to detail and care is brought to each recipe and dish to ensure the final product leaving the kitchen is of the highest quality. Your adherence to our safety and sanitation standards contributes to a clean, safe environment that all team members are proud to work in.

Main Responsibilities

• Preparing a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Consistently complying with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Stocking and maintaining sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure smooth service.
• Portioning food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Following proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment.
• Handling, storing, and rotating all products properly.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for Full-Time Employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• A fun, energetic atmosphere!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
• Ability to clearly communicate with managers, kitchen, and dining room personnel
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods (up to 9 hours)

About Us

Paladar Restaurant Group is a growing company with two unique concepts and 8 locations across 3 states. We aim to be the best Latin American restaurant company by hiring passionate, driven individuals whose enthusiasm and spirit contribute to our success.