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The role involves planning menus, preparing complete meals, and supervising kitchen staff and helpers. Responsibilities also include managing inventory, ordering supplies, and ensuring kitchen cleanliness and safety.
- On-site
- Niagara Falls, ON
- Posted Aug 19, 2026
- Apply by Sep 18, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience Experience 1 to less than 7 months On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Restaurant Responsibilities Tasks Co-ordinate special events Determine the size of food portions and costs Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization Requisition food and kitchen supplies 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 Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Work under pressure Personal suitability Dependability Flexibility Organized Reliability
What you’ll do
The role involves planning menus, preparing complete meals, and supervising kitchen staff and helpers. Responsibilities also include managing inventory, ordering supplies, and ensuring kitchen cleanliness and safety.
Requirements
Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent experience and between 1 to 7 months of experience. Personal suitability traits include dependability, flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Listed skills
- Food safetyPreferred
- Food preparationPreferred
- Inventory managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Supervision
- Inventory Management
- Staff Training
- Cost Estimation
- Food Safety
- Allergy Management
- Ordering Supplies
- Kitchen Maintenance
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 18, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
