Cook

**Chez Angele - Homestyle Restaurant**

**Sturgeon Falls, ON**

Our Cooks show attention to detail in all of their work. Their passion for food, cooking and genuine hospitality is evident in every interaction and they have a very strong desire for quality in all areas of the kitchen. Cleanliness is key and maintained throughout service and they will always go out of their way to take care of our members and guest’s special requests. Working with a team first mentality and going above and beyond is something they do proudly.

**The Right Fit**:

- Engaging - you’re friendly and outgoing, and love getting to know your guests. You know how to read your customers, and intuitively give them the type of service they want.
- Team-oriented - we’ll always have your back, because we’re in it together. When it gets busy, managers don’t hesitate to jump in to help you out. Like us, you’re always willing to pitch in to help.
- Cool under pressure - multitasking comes naturally to you. When things get busy, you stay calm and collected, and don’t let the fast-pace faze you. Our guests will appreciate your sense of urgency and attentiveness.

Our management team is well organized, our team is friendly, and our regular clientele keep us busy.

**The Details**:
We have permanent full-time and part-time opportunities available, and are willing to work with you to determine the best schedule for you.

We have multiple shifts to work with your schedule: day, afternoon, evening, weekdays, and weekends

**Duties**:

- Day to day food preparation
- Maintaining a prep list of station duties
- Prepares food with great technique and safety at all times
- Taking effective notes for station set up and service
- Preparing food according to recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications
- Operating standard kitchen equipment with caution and care
- Treating their colleagues with respect and dignity at all times
- Maintaining clean and organized stations at all times, no exceptions
- Following FIFO method to maximize product freshness
- Moving food products and supplies between outlets when necessary
- Reporting any equipment/utensil malfunctions/deficiencies to manager
- Assisting in food inventory and control
- Assisting in properly receiving and storing delivered items
- Cleaning food prep areas, equipment, utensils and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, and hygiene guidelines
- Strictly adhering to WHMIS and MSDS guidelines Keep the work area, utensils and production equipment in a clean, sanitized state
- Restocking any low items during the shift
- Performing all opening and closing assignments as instructed
- Following safe food handling procedures at all times
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required

**Qualifications**:

- Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
- Ability to take direction and work calmly and effectively under pressure
- Able to spend 100% of the time standing
- Experience cooking and handling food in a high-volume dining restaurant
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Maintain a positive attitude when working with full kitchen staff
- Ability to lift items of up to 50 lbs.

**Experience/Certification**
- Cooking: 1 year (required)
- Food Handler Certification (preferred)

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

**Salary**: $16.00-$20.00 per hour

**Schedule**:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekend availability

**Ability to commute/relocate**:

- Sturgeon Falls, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 1 year (required)

**Licence/Certification**:

- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Salary**: $16.00-$20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: One location