Spirit of Newfoundland

St. John's, NL

Spirit of Newfoundland

St. John's, NL

line cook

St. John's, NL (view on map)

Posted 1 day ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Casual
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 8 to 30 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Restaurant
• Catering firm
• Formal dining room

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
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Cook Trade Certification
• Cook Red Seal Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Food specialties

• Vegetables, fruits, nuts and mushrooms
• Stocks, soups and sauces
• Meat, poultry and game
• Eggs and dairy
• Cold kitchen
• Bakery goods and desserts

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

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
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gratuities
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available