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Cook Casual

  • Waterloo, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 10, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Part-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
8 hours per week

Job summary

Prepare and cook food products while maintaining high-volume production standards. Ensure kitchen equipment is cleaned and food products are properly labeled, stored, and rotated according to safety policies.

Job details

Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process. This is a posting for an existing job vacancy Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed. * Prepare "mise en place" (setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and other products as required for high volume production. * Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures. * Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas. * Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments. * Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately. * Perform other duties as assigned or directed. Qualifications: Think you have what it takes to be one of our Cooks? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role: * Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook. * Food Safety Certification required. * Certificate from a recognized cooking school. * Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures. * Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks. * Familiar with industry’s best practices. * Able to work independently and as part of a team. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

What you’ll do

Prepare and cook food products while maintaining high-volume production standards. Ensure kitchen equipment is cleaned and food products are properly labeled, stored, and rotated according to safety policies.

Requirements

Requires proven cooking experience and a certificate from a recognized cooking school. Candidates must hold a Food Safety Certification and possess strong communication and physical skills.

Listed skills

  • Time management · Preferred
  • Teamwork · Preferred
  • Food safety · Preferred
  • Food preparation · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • Sanitation · Preferred
  • Cooking · Preferred
  • Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Cooking
  • Food preparation
  • Mise en place
  • Kitchen equipment maintenance
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Sanitation
  • High Volume Production
  • Food Safety Certification
  • Mise En Place
  • Restaurant Operation
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Beverage Products

Job areas

  • Food & Beverage
  • Hospitality
  • Trades
  • Line Cook
  • Cook
  • Cooks
  • Cooks, Restaurant

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