Cook

Job Overview

This role involves managing kitchen operations in a restaurant setting with responsibilities ranging from food preparation to supervising staff and coordinating events. It requires being present on-site at the physical location in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate special events and manage their culinary aspects.
• Determine portion sizes and calculate food costs accurately.
• Plan menus and estimate necessary food quantities.
• Request food and kitchen supplies as needed.
• Prepare and cook full meals and individual dishes, including for customers with allergies or intolerances.
• Prepare special dietary meals following instructions from dietitians or chefs.
• Inspect kitchen and food service areas for cleanliness and compliance.
• Train kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking, and safety procedures.
• Order and maintain supplies and equipment inventories.
• Supervise kitchen employees and helpers effectively.
• Maintain records related to food, supplies, and equipment.
• Clean kitchen and workspace areas thoroughly.
• Recruit and hire new kitchen staff.
• Organize and manage buffets and banquet preparations.
• Oversee overall kitchen operations to ensure smooth functioning.

Additional Information

• Basic security clearance is required.
• Candidates must have their own transportation.
• The job requires attention to detail, working in a fast-paced environment, performing repetitive tasks, and standing for long periods.
• Personal traits valued include dependability, flexibility, initiative, good judgment, organization, reliability, teamwork, and effective time management.
• The employer strongly supports equal employment opportunities and offers on-the-job training, mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities specifically tailored to youth. Awareness training is provided to foster a welcoming workplace for young employees.

Education & Experience

• Minimum education requirement is secondary (high) school completion.
• Experience ranging from 7 months up to less than 1 year in a similar role is expected.

Work Conditions

• This position requires on-site work at the restaurant location with no remote work option.