Cook Full Time
The cook is responsible for preparing food products according to corporate standards and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment. They must also manage food storage, rotate inventory, and communicate effectively with operational departments.
- On-site
- Hamilton, ON
- Posted Aug 6, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Job Summary: Prepares food in accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed. * Prepare "mise en place" (setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and other products as required for high volume production. * Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures. * Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas. * Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments. * Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately. * Perform other duties as assigned or directed. Qualifications: Think you have what it takes to be one of our Cooks? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role: * Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook. * Food Safety Certification is considered an asset. * Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures. * Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks. * Familiar with industry’s best practices. * Able to work independently and as part of a team. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
What you’ll do
The cook is responsible for preparing food products according to corporate standards and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment. They must also manage food storage, rotate inventory, and communicate effectively with operational departments.
Requirements
Candidates must have proven cooking experience and a strong understanding of culinary methods, ingredients, and equipment. A Food Safety Certification is considered an asset for this role.
Listed skills
- Time managementPreferred
- TeamworkPreferred
- Food safetyPreferred
- CommunicationPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Food preparation
- Mise en place
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Food safety
- Inventory rotation
- Communication
- Cooking techniques
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Accuracy
- Speed
- High Volume Production
- Food Safety Certification
- Cooking
- Food Services
- Mise En Place
- Restaurant Operation
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Beverage Products
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Trades
- Cook
- Cooks
- Cooks, Restaurant
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week