Acting Full Time Cook/Kitchen Worker

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Acting Full Time Cook/Kitchen Worker to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen and providing high-quality food service to our customers. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and cleanliness.

The Acting Cook/Kitchen worker is responsible for consistently preparing and cooking all meals accurately as set out by the Supervisor and Senior Cook during each shift, as well ensuring you are following proper safe food procedures during daily kitchen operations, including the daily meal menus and the client's dietary needs as directed by the Supervisor and Senior Cook.

Your focus on delivering consistent quality meals for our clients is your number one priority as well as maintaining a clean dining room and kitchen area.

Qualifications:

The Acting Cook/Kitchen Worker must possess:

• Adequate knowledge of the Canada Food Guide, cooking methods, cleaning and sanitation, use of commercial kitchen equipment and safe food handling practices.
• Must have previous cooking experience.
• Commitment to consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. The cook must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds, stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to multitask, follow recipes, work as a team, clean and sanitize as you go attitude, as well as understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Willing to upgrade their cooking skills be attending necessary training(s).
• Fluency either in Ojibway, Oji-Cree or Cree would be an asset.
• An understanding and appreciation of the Indigenous culture.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare all food items to the highest standards following recipes and client's dietary needs according to the Supervisor and Senior Cook's direction.
• Assist in food preparation, including chopping, slicing, and measuring ingredients for meals.
• Prepare, package and plate menu items as set out by the Supervisor and Senior Cook.
• Maintain food quality and portion control served to clients, and ensure hot food served hot, cold served cold.
• Document daily meals served in the kitchen logbook and maintain product quality and timing during preparation of meals and meal periods.
• Review client information from the database daily and communicate any changes or concerns to the Supervisor or Senior Cook.
• Support cooking staff by preparing meals according to recipes and guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area, including washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces.
• Handle food safely and adhere to all food safety regulations including HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)
• Serve food to customers in a friendly and efficient manner, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely meal preparation and service.
• Assist in maintaining kitchen inventory which includes food, cleaning and operating supplies, dishes, utensils, etc. and advise Supervisor of items needed.
• When working as a kitchen worker, assistance may be required from the Cook to assist with prep.
• Maintain cleanliness and health and safety standards in the kitchen and dining room area.
• When receiving a food order, ensure proper receiving practices, proper rotation of perishable and non-perishable inventory is completed. Ensure food safety guidelines are adhered to on a first in first out basis (FIFO).
• Knowledge of food handling practices and food safety regulations is essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Participate in monthly meetings as directed by the Supervisor.
• Perform other job duties deemed necessary by the Supervisor or Senior Cook.
• A passion for cooking and meal preparation is highly desirable.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Regular attendance at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this position.
• While all responses are appreciated and will be handled with the strictest confidence, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.
• Join us in creating delicious meals while providing exceptional service in a dynamic kitchen environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.66 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person