Cook - (Owp Holders And Francophones Are Welcome)

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JP Matters Immigration Consulting is seeking candidates for experienced Cooks for a client, a restaurant, in Saskatoon, SK.

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Line or First Cook (senior line cook). This role is ideal for someone passionate about the food industry, with a focus on serving customers and preparing high-quality meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for our customers.
• Weigh, measure, mix and prep ingredients according to recipes.
• Steam, grill, boil, bake or fry meats, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients.
• Check food and ingredients for freshness.
• Arrange and garnish dishes.
• Work well under pressure and within the time limit.
• Track and document inventory levels of food, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure that kitchen area, equipment and utensils are cleaned.
• Other duties as required

A First Cook will, in addition to the above duties, do the following:

• Monitor the functioning of the kitchen
• Train less experienced staff new skills.
• Help develop menus, assess food portion sizes, estimate food needs and expenses, and oversee supply monitoring and procurement.

Requirements

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience working as a cook in a fast-paced restaurant or commercial kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, food safety, and kitchen sanitation standards.
• Ability to prepare and cook a variety of meals consistently and efficiently according to recipes and quality standards.
• Experience with grilling, baking, frying, steaming, and other cooking techniques.
• Ability to monitor inventory, estimate food requirements, and assist with ordering supplies.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask under pressure.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Ability to lift and carry kitchen supplies and stand for extended periods.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required.
• Food Safety Certification is considered an asset.

A First cook will also have:

• Previous experience in a senior cook, first cook, or kitchen leadership role is considered an asset.
• Ability to supervise, guide, and train junior kitchen staff.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Pay: $17.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• If you are a foreign national, what is your current immigration status in Canada? (include the expiry date of your status). If you are not in Canada, please provide the country of residence.

Experience:

• cooking: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person