Job Description

Position Title: Cook

Reports To: Head Chef 

Position Summary :

The position of Cook is an important member of our Kitchen team. We are looking for someone who leads by example, modeling ways to create an extraordinary taste experience while consistently exercising cost and inventory control, meeting sales goals, and leading a safe and healthy workplace. The Cook communicates and works with other kitchen staff to create a positive and effective operation.

Key Accountabilities:

• Preparing and maintaining work stations in such a manner as to maximize efficiency and adherence to safe food handling practices.
• Monitor kitchen tools and equipment, supplies, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Preparing and cooking meals following recipes, quality and timeliness standards and presentation specifications.
• Adhere to occupational health and safety regulations and procedures and safe food handling practices at all times.
• Ensuring that orders leaving the kitchen are correct and accounted for in the Point of Sale system. 
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established company policies to achieve the overall objectives of the position.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all other company employees and guests to foster and promote a working environment that maximizes morale, productivity and efficiency.
• • Taking orders from the wait staff and preparing food according to customer preference
• • Ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and order
  • Making adjustments to accommodate clients with specific diet and health concerns
  • Developing recipes that comply with company policy

Required Qualifications:

• 1 years experience as a cook
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques.
• Current knowledge of safe food handling requirements.
• Strong communication skills with ability to establish and develop relationships with guests, suppliers and coworkers.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, control, and composure in difficult and stressful situations.

 Asset Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Culinary Diploma or Certification Program including Red Seal.
• WHMIS certificate

Work Conditions:

• Must adhere to the company dress code.
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds/25 kg regularly throughout the shift
• Capable of standing, walking, cleaning and serving throughout the shift which may be 6-8 hours in length
• Regularly reaches, bends, stoops, lifts, mops and wipes all of which require physical strength and flexibility.
• Manual dexterity required to use a tablet or computer.

Note: This Position Description does not contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other related duties may be assigned to assist in the meeting of our Mission, Vision and Values.