Line Cook

Job summary

Plan menus and estimate food requirements, prepare and cook meals, accommodate customers with food allergies or intolerances, and organize special events, buffets, and banquets. Manage kitchen operations, including ordering supplies, maintaining inventory and records, training and supervising staff, and keeping kitchen areas clean.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Asset languages Spanish 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 Organize buffets and banquets Manage kitchen operations Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Safe Food Handling certificate Food Safety Certificate Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties Mexican Vegetarian Caribbean and Latin American cuisine Vegan Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Work under pressure Personal suitability Client focus Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Time management Benefits Other benefits Free parking available Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience

What you’ll do

Plan menus and estimate food requirements, prepare and cook meals, accommodate customers with food allergies or intolerances, and organize special events, buffets, and banquets. Manage kitchen operations, including ordering supplies, maintaining inventory and records, training and supervising staff, and keeping kitchen areas clean.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 2 to less than 3 years of experience. Safe Food Handling and Food Safety certificates are listed, with experience in Mexican, vegetarian, Caribbean and Latin American, and vegan cuisines; Spanish is an asset.

Benefits

• Free Parking

Listed skills

• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Menu Planning
• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Food Portioning and Costing
• Food Allergy Accommodation
• Kitchen Operations
• Inventory Management
• Food and Supply Ordering
• Staff Training
• Kitchen Staff Supervision
• Buffet and Banquet Organization
• Safe Food Handling
• Food Safety
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety