1st Cook

**Job Summary**

**Responsibilities**
- Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Assist in meal preparation, ensuring all ingredients are fresh and properly stored.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area, including workstations and equipment.
- Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure the highest quality of food handling.
- Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Monitor inventory levels of food supplies and communicate needs to the kitchen manager.
- Help train new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and food safety practices.

**Skills**
- Proven experience as a cook in a restaurant or food service environment.
- Strong knowledge of food handling, preparation, and safety standards.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen setting.
- Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues.
- Attention to detail in meal presentation and quality control.
- Familiarity with various cooking techniques, equipment, and kitchen tools.
- A passion for the culinary arts and a desire to learn new skills within the food industry.

Join us in creating delicious meals that delight our customers while working in a dynamic team environment

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

Pay: $20.00-$22.50 per hour

Additional pay:

- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Owen Sound, 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 (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-12