Cook

Job summary

The cook is responsible for preparing full meals, executing advanced culinary techniques, and maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation. They must also manage station inventory, perform trade math for costing, and provide mentorship to junior apprentices.

Job details

We are seeking a talented and disciplined Cook to join our culinary team. This position is specifically designed for a professional who holds or is looking to finish their requirements to achieve their Red Seal Endorsement (RSE). In our kitchen, the Red Seal represents more than just a certificate; it signifies a mastery of culinary science, safety, and standardized excellence. Whether you are a certified Journeyperson or a senior apprentice in the final stages of your training, you will be expected to uphold the Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS), contributing to a high-performance environment where consistency and technical skill are paramount. Core Responsibilities In accordance with the national standards for the Cook trade, your primary duties include: Culinary Operations: Prepare and cook full meals or individual dishes and foods. Execute advanced techniques in butchery, saucier work, and cold station (garde manger) preparation. Menu Execution: Interpret and scale recipes accurately. Assist in the development of daily specials while ensuring that all plates meet the established flavor profiles and presentation standards. Food Safety & Sanitation: Maintain a clinical level of cleanliness. Adhere to HACCP principles and provincial food safety regulations. Manage correct storage temperatures and labeling to prevent cross-contamination. Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate mastery over various cooking methods including sautéing, roasting, braising, poaching, and sous-vide. Inventory & Math: Perform "Trade Math" for yield testing, portion control, and food costing. Assist in managing inventory and minimizing waste through efficient prep and storage. Kitchen Management: Lead a station during high-volume service, coordinating timing with other departments to ensure seamless ticket flow. Mentorship: If certified, provide technical instruction and guidance to junior apprentices. If finishing requirements, ensure all Major Work Activities (MWAs)—such as specialized proteins and pastry basics—are documented and signed off in your Apprentice Logbook. Qualifications & Requirements Certification Status: Must be a Journeyperson or a Senior Apprentice currently looking to finish their requirements to achieve their Red Seal Endorsement (RSE). Technical Excellence: Strong understanding of the chemical properties of ingredients and the "Mother Sauces." Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long shifts in a high-heat environment and lift heavy stocks or ingredients (up to 25kg). Work Ethic: Exceptional reliability and the ability to maintain composure during high-pressure service periods. Professionalism: A commitment to the "Brigade de Cuisine" system and a desire to represent the Canadian culinary trade at a national standard. The Red Seal Standard The Cook Red Seal is your passport to the finest kitchens across Canada. We support your professional journey by providing: The Path to Completion: For those finishing their RSE, we offer exposure to the full scope of the trade—from volume production to fine dining techniques—ensuring you are prepared for the Interprovincial Exam. Competitive Wages: Compensation that reflects your technical skill and your commitment to national certification. Career Mobility: Achievement of a credential that is recognized in every province and territory, allowing you to build a career in hotels, resorts, or top-tier restaurants nationwide. Salary: 28 - 30 CAD Per hour

What you’ll do

The cook is responsible for preparing full meals, executing advanced culinary techniques, and maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation. They must also manage station inventory, perform trade math for costing, and provide mentorship to junior apprentices.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Journeyperson or a Senior Apprentice working toward their Red Seal Endorsement. The role requires physical stamina, technical mastery of cooking methods, and a strong commitment to the Brigade de Cuisine system.

Benefits

• Professional development
• Career mobility
• Competitive wages

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Execution · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Labeling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Culinary operations
• Butchery
• Saucier work
• Garde manger
• Menu execution
• Food safety
• HACCP
• Sanitation
• Trade math
• Inventory management
• Kitchen management
• Mentorship
• Sous-vide
• Portion control
• Food costing

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Trades

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