cook

WS and Company; Virginia; On-site; USD 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance benefits

Job summary

The Mercantile Social is seeking a skilled restaurant cook to prepare and plate meals, train staff, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen. This full-time, permanent position requires attention to safety and quality in a fast-paced setting.

Applicants should hold WHMIS, Food Safety, and First Aid certificates and be able to work at the physical location with reliable transportation. The role emphasizes strong teamwork and time management.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Standing for extended periods is required.
• Knowledge of food safety practices is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client focus

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Time management

Education

WHMIS Certificate

Food Safety Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

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Job details

• Salary 17.00 to 19.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 35 hours per week
• 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

Tasks

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Group insurance benefits

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

2026-10-30

The Mercantile Social

• Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
• Medium-sized business(between 5 and 100 employees)