Cook

Job Title - Cook

Job Category: 63200 – Cook

Vacancy: 1

Salary: $20/hour for 35 hours/week

Job Description:

Dawson Diner at 1889 Dawson Rd, Thunder Bay, ON, P7G 2E6 is looking to hire a Cook to join their team as soon as possible.

Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

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

Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu items, including eggs, omelettes, pancakes, burgers, sandwiches, soups, and traditional Canadian comfort meals, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.

• Determine appropriate food portion sizes and assist in controlling food costs by minimizing waste and efficiently utilizing ingredients.

• Prepare meals for customers with food allergies, dietary restrictions, and special requests while following established food safety and cross-contamination prevention procedures.

• Inspect kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas to ensure compliance with public health, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.

• Train and guide kitchen assistants and new staff on food preparation techniques, cooking procedures, safe food handling, and cleanliness standards.

• Monitor inventory levels and order food supplies, ingredients, and kitchen equipment to maintain adequate stock for daily restaurant operations.

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of kitchen helpers to ensure efficient food preparation, timely service, and adherence to quality standards during busy meal periods.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen by cleaning workstations, kitchen equipment, cooking utensils, and food preparation areas throughout each shift.

• Ensure all meals are prepared and presented according to Dawson Diner's recipes, quality standards, and customer expectations.

• Follow all food safety, occupational health and safety, and sanitation regulations while maintaining a safe and efficient kitchen environment.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Safe Food Handling certificate

Food Safety Certificate

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Cuisine specialties

Canadian

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Repetitive tasks

Standing for extended periods

Work under pressure

Personal suitability

Client focus

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

You can apply if you are:

• A Canadian citizen

• A Permanent Resident of Canada

• A Temporary Resident of Canada with a valid Work permit

• Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to Apply:

By Email: diner1889@gmail.com