Boston Pizza - Prep Cook

Job summary

The prep cook is responsible for preparing ingredients, including vegetables, meats, and pizza dough, according to daily prep charts and recipes. They also manage food safety standards, monitor par levels, and assist kitchen management in daily operations.

Job details

At Bingemans, we create Grand Experiences. As one of Waterloo Region’s largest hospitality and entertainment providers, Bingemans offers a diverse mix of meeting and event spaces, catering services, and year-round as well as seasonal attractions. From corporate conferences and social celebrations to family fun at Big Splash Waterpark, FunworX Indoor Playland, and Bingemans Camping Resort, we deliver memorable experiences for every guest. Seasonal events such as Screampark, Gift of Lights, along with venues such as Kingpin Bowlounge and Putt Social, round out a dynamic and growing portfolio across Southwestern Ontario. Bingemans is in the business of providing Grand Experiences! Kingpin Bowlounge Boston Pizza is hiring a part-time Prep Cook! What will you be doing? * Using a daily prep chart prep cooks will estimate par levels of pre-portioned recipes, meats and seafood, breads, and produce. * Fresh vegetable preparations, i.e. diced and sliced vegetables. * Grilling chicken breasts and hamburgers. * Cooking pasta following specific recipe procedures to achieve al dente pasta. * Mixing, weighing and portioning pizza dough. * Monitoring the shelf life and par levels of all prepared products. * Following proper food thawing and food cooling procedures. * Working closing with kitchen supervisors and kitchen manager. What We're Looking For? * Some experience required, or ability to follow written recipes and instructions. * Strong understanding of food safety, FIFO, proper food storage. * Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. * Must be able to lift 50 pounds. * Some schedule flexibility required, consistent schedules available. This position is for an open vacancy currently available within our organization. Bingemans welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. As part of our recruitment process, we use AI-assisted tools that highlight relevant work history. AI does not make any screening or hiring decisions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The prep cook is responsible for preparing ingredients, including vegetables, meats, and pizza dough, according to daily prep charts and recipes. They also manage food safety standards, monitor par levels, and assist kitchen management in daily operations.

Requirements

Candidates should have some kitchen experience or the ability to follow written recipes and instructions accurately. Applicants must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Listed skills

• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food preparation
• Food safety
• FIFO
• Food storage
• Grilling
• Cooking
• Dough preparation
• Kitchen operations
• Recipe adherence
• Inventory management
• Lifting Ability
• Shelf Life
• Breads
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Seafood Preparation

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Pizza Cook
• Cook
• Fast Food Preparers
• Cooks, Fast Food