first cook

Kelseys; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Bolton is seeking a full-time cook to prepare meals, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure food safety. This role requires a Food Safety Certificate and offers a salary ranging from £18.00 to £21.00 per hour, working between 60 and 88 hours bi-weekly. The position is on-site only in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Benefits include free parking and a wellness program, with a commitment to supporting diverse employment groups.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site amenities

Wellness program

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas.
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
• Order supplies and equipment.
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
• Clean kitchen and work areas.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Employer details Kelseys

Job details

• Salary 18.00 to 21.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 60 to 88 hours bi-weekly
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Urban area
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Order supplies and equipment
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas

Credentials

• Food Safety Certificate

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Punctuality
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Gratuities
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Parking available
• Wellness program

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for persons with disabilities
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
  • Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
• Support for newcomers and refugees
  • Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
  • Does not require Canadian work experience
• Support for youths
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
• Support for mature workers
  • Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Supports for visible minorities
  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
  • Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
  • Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
  • Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-01-02

Kelseys

• Accommodation and food services
• 1 job posting advertised
• Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees)