Line Cook

Job summary

The role involves preparing and cooking complete meals while managing kitchen operations, including menu planning and food costing. Responsibilities also include supervising staff, maintaining inventory, and ensuring kitchen cleanliness and safety.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Restaurant Urban area Responsibilities Tasks Determine the size of food portions and costs Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization Requisition food and kitchen supplies Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods Inspect kitchens and food service areas Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food Order supplies and equipment Supervise kitchen staff and helpers Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment Clean kitchen and work areas Manage kitchen operations Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Safe Food Handling certificate Experience and specialization Cuisine specialties Canadian International Additional information Transportation/travel information Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Work under pressure Personal suitability Client focus Dependability Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Time management

What you’ll do

The role involves preparing and cooking complete meals while managing kitchen operations, including menu planning and food costing. Responsibilities also include supervising staff, maintaining inventory, and ensuring kitchen cleanliness and safety.

Requirements

Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and between 1 to 2 years of experience. A Safe Food Handling certificate is required, along with the ability to handle physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Menu Planning
• Food Preparation
• Kitchen Management
• Staff Training
• Inventory Management
• Food Costing
• Safe Food Handling
• Kitchen Supervision
• Time Management
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Trades