Overnight Cook Team Member

Food Production

Cook Team Member

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 12:00am-8:00am

Job Status: Full time, permanent (40 hours per week)

Compensation: $20/hour + extra $2/hr premium from the hours of 12:00am-6:00am

The Position

The Cook Team Member contributes to the preparation for that day's tasty lunch. You'll perform routine kitchen duties such as setting up workstations, and following recipes. The Cook Team Member is proactive in health and safety matters, ensuring all rules are being followed. The Cook Team Member will consistently work as a member of a fast-paced, busy environment in a team setting.

Key Responsibilities

Food Production

• Assist with high-volume meal preparation.
• Cook and portion hot food items according to standardized recipes.
• Organize, weigh, and count food ingredients.
• Follow all food safety regulations and operational guidelines.
• Ensure all food meets quality and safety standards, promptly reporting any issues to the Quality Assurance team and Production Manager.
• Contribute to team performance metrics and participate in team meetings.
• Support production tasks related to meal preparation for the following day.
• Other duties as required

Clean & Safe Work Environment

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Ensure fridges and freezers remain well-stocked and orderly.
• Properly sort and dispose of kitchen waste in an organized manner.
• Assist with waste removal as needed.
• Adhere to all health and safety protocols to create a safe working environment.

Required Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen or food production environment is preferred.

Additional Skills

• Strong work ethic – dedicated, reliable, and eager to get the job done right.
• Team player – works well in a collaborative environment.
• Punctual and dependable – maintains a strong attendance record.
• Physical stamina – able to stand for an entire 8-hour shift and lift up to 25kg repeatedly.
• Attention to cleanliness – maintains high hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Basic English proficiency – ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Math skills – capable of performing basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) for portioning and measurements.

Nice-to-have

• First Aid Training Certification
• Food Handler's Certification

Working at RFRK comes with other perks too:

Benefits & Savings Programs

• Group Health Plan including $500 Health Spending Account
• Employee Savings Program (RRSP and RESP Matching)
• Profit-Sharing Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Wellness Spending Account

Time Off

• Begin with two weeks of vacation and unlock additional weeks as you achieve service milestones
• 8 paid sick and wellness days per year

Continuous Growth

• $500 each year towards professional development
• Mentorship program

To apply, please upload your résumé and cover letter, including salary expectations, explaining why you'd be a great fit for this role. If you meet almost all of the requirements and are not sure if you should apply, apply anyway We may see something special in your application that sets you apart from the rest.

Real Food for Real Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and at all levels of our organisation. We strongly encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

No phone calls, emails or drop in visits, please. We'll contact applicants who fit the bill, and invite them in for an interview.

We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.

Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we use automated tools and artificial intelligence technologies to assist with application review. These tools are used to support, not replace, the hiring team's evaluation of your qualifications and fit for the role.

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