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Tasks

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Clean kitchen and work areas
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
• Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars
• Sharpen kitchen knives
• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
• Remove kitchen garbage and trash
• Portion and wrap foods
• Package take-out food
• Keep records of the quantities of food used
• Handle and store cleaning products
• Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items
• Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas
• Place dishes in storage area
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors

Supervision

• Kitchen and food service helpers
• Cook (general)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Deep fryer
• Conventional oven

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is not available
• Travel expenses not paid by employer

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

Weight handling

• Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask
• Positive attitude

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• To be determined
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week