Lead Cook - Fast-Paced Restaurant Kitchen

Job Bank; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; SGD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Dawson Diner is seeking a cook for an on-site position at 1889 Dawson Rd, Thunder Bay, Ontario. The role requires preparing meals, portioning, and ensuring food safety while accommodating allergies and intolerances.

Qualifications include 1–2 years of kitchen experience, a college diploma or certificate, and relevant food-safety certifications. Flexible hours and a permanent position are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year to 2 years of cooking/kitchen experience.
• College diploma or certificate in a related field.
• Safe Food Handling certificate, Food Safety Certificate, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate are listed in qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Determine the size of food portions and costs.
• 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.
• Clean kitchen and work areas.

Skills

Client focus

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Education

College diploma or certificate program (1–2 years)

Job description

Posted onAugust 04, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Dawson Diner

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Job details

• Location 1889 Dawson Rd Thunder Bay , ON P7G 2E6
• Salary 20.00 hourly / 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Flexible hours
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3638019

Overview

Languages

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Determine the size of food portions and costs
• 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
• Clean kitchen and work areas

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Food Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Canadian

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

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

2026-10-27

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Dawson Diner

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