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Prepare and cook complete meals while managing kitchen operations and supervising staff. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, ensuring food safety, and cleaning work areas.
- On-site
- Nelson, BC
- Posted Aug 5, 2026
- Apply by Sep 4, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 7 months to less than 1 year On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Restaurant Rural area Bar Responsibilities Tasks 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 Supervise kitchen staff and helpers Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment Clean kitchen and work areas Manage kitchen operations Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Safe Food Handling certificate Food Safety Certificate Additional information Transportation/travel information Public transportation is available Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Work under pressure Personal suitability Client focus Dependability Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Time management Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Veterans Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market Support for Indigenous people Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers Supports for visible minorities Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
What you’ll do
Prepare and cook complete meals while managing kitchen operations and supervising staff. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, ensuring food safety, and cleaning work areas.
Requirements
Requires a high school graduation certificate and 7 months to 1 year of experience. Candidates must hold Safe Food Handling and Food Safety certificates.
Listed skills
- Time managementPreferred
- TeamworkPreferred
- OrganizationPreferred
- CookingPreferred
- Inventory managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Meal Preparation
- Cooking
- Allergy Management
- Staff Training
- Kitchen Supervision
- Inventory Management
- Kitchen Operations
- Food Handling
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Organization
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 4, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
