Production Cook Sr

Stella’s is looking for Senior Cooks to join our production team! Become part of a growing local company, offering great wages and lots of room for advancement! Want amazing perks that include employee discounts, health and dental benefits, and more? Apply today! Get to know us: Stella’s has been a part of the Winnipeg restaurant scene since 1999, now with 9 locations, and we proudly continue to be locally owned and operated. We believe in inspired taste, healthy ingredients, and environmental sustainability. We are an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and provides a safe, inclusive environment for all their employees. Job Summary: The Commissary Production Cook Sr. is responsible for producing and preparing all food for delivery to the Stella’s restaurants. This requires 100% accuracy in adherence to Stella’s specifications, standards and recipes. In addition to production duties, the Senior Cook assists in overseeing daily kitchen operations during the absence of a manager. This includes supporting junior cooks, maintaining workflow, and ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and efficiency. Key Responsibilities: * Measure, prepare, and portion ingredients according to Stella’s recipes and production sheets. * Maintain 100% accuracy and consistency with Stella’s food specifications on every order. * Adhere to Manitoba Food Safe requirements to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary food production, receiving, food storage and facility maintenance * Organize and coordinate daily production tasks and workflow. * Demonstrate proficient knife skills and proper handling of kitchen tools. * Work efficiently across multiple stations to meet production demands. * Monitor and maintain inventory levels, ensuring accurate product rotation using the FIFO (First In, First Out) method. * Perform daily and weekly inventory counts and report discrepancies or shortages. * Train, mentor, and support junior cooks in production techniques, food safety, and proper kitchen practices. * Maintain accurate records of waste, temperature logs, and workstation checklists. * Execute cleaning checklists and uphold Stella’s “clean as you go” policy throughout the shift. * Ensure proper storage, labeling, and cleanliness of walk-in fridges, freezers, and dry storage areas. * Maintain open communication with management to ensure efficient workflow and issue resolution. Qualifications: * Maintain Manitoba Food Handler and WHMIS certificate * Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or commissary environment preferred. * Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen procedures, and food safety * Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet production timelines. * Readiness to embrace leadership responsibilities * Strong teamwork, communication (both verbal and written), and time-management skills. * Knowledge of safe food handling, storage, and sanitation practices. * Physically able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs or as required * Required to work a minimum of 25 hours and a variety of shifts including days and evenings. Weekends are mandatory. Incentives: * Life, Health and Dental Benefits plans * Employee discount * Career development and advancement Hourly Wage: $20.50 - $21.50

The Senior Production Cook is responsible for preparing food according to strict recipes and specifications while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. They also assist in overseeing daily kitchen operations, supporting junior staff, and managing inventory levels.

Candidates must possess a Manitoba Food Handler and WHMIS certificate, along with previous experience in a commercial kitchen or commissary environment. Strong leadership, communication, and time-management skills are required, as well as the physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Life insurance • Health insurance • Dental benefits • Employee discount

• Time managementPreferred
• TeamworkPreferred
• LeadershipPreferred
• Food safetyPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Food preparation
• Knife skills
• Inventory management
• Food safety
• Kitchen operations
• Mentoring
• Time management
• Sanitation
• Teamwork
• Communication
• FIFO inventory method
• Temperature logging
• Waste management
• Leadership
• Facility Repair And Maintenance
• Environmental Sustainability
• Productivity Improvement
• Workflow Management
• Cleanliness
• Cooking
• Packaging And Labeling
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Inventory Management
• Operations
• Restaurant Operation
• Time Management
• Timelines
• Knife Skills

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Production Cook
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

25 hours per week