Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Cook to join our team at Temagami Gas Station and Restaurant. As a key member of our kitchen staff, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking complete meals and individual dishes, as well as maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals and individual dishes, following established recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring they are equipped to perform their duties efficiently and effectively.
• Order and manage inventory of food, supplies, and equipment, ensuring we have the necessary resources to meet customer demand.
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and utensils, ensuring they are in good working order.
• Recruit and hire staff, ensuring we have the right people in place to meet our kitchen needs.
• Organize and manage buffets and banquets, ensuring they are executed to a high standard.
• Manage kitchen operations, including inventory management, staff supervision, and customer service.

Requirements

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with kitchen staff and customers.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to health and safety standards.

Work Setting

Our restaurant is a busy and dynamic environment, with a focus on providing excellent customer service and high-quality food. As a Cook, you will be working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, with a focus on meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality.

Support for Persons with Disabilities

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all employees, including those with disabilities. As a Cook, you will be responsible for providing awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities.

Support for Newcomers and Refugees

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all employees, including newcomers and refugees. As a Cook, you will be responsible for providing diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees.

Support for Youths

We are committed to supporting the development of young people in our community. As a Cook, you will be responsible for offering mentorship, coaching, and/or networking opportunities for youth.

Support for Veterans

We are committed to supporting the transition of veterans into the civilian workforce. As a Cook, you will be responsible for supporting veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market.

Support for Indigenous People

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all employees, including Indigenous people. As a Cook, you will be responsible for providing cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers.

Support for Mature Workers

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all employees, including mature workers. As a Cook, you will be responsible for providing workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers.

Support for Visible Minorities

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all employees, including visible minorities. As a Cook, you will be responsible for providing diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.

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