First Cook
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Job Description
We are seeking a talented and experienced First Cook to join our culinary team in Richmond Canada. As a First Cook you will play a crucial role in managing kitchen operations preparing exceptional meals and leading a team of kitchen staff to deliver outstanding dining experiences for our customers.
- Oversee and participate in the preparation of highquality nutritious meals for breakfast lunch and dinner
- Manage daily kitchen operations including staff supervision and scheduling
- Ensure strict adherence to food safety standards health regulations and cleanliness protocols
- Develop and update menus based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences
- Manage inventory place orders and maintain budget guidelines
- Collaborate with other departments to meet client needs and preferences
- Train mentor and support kitchen staff to foster a positive and efficient work environment
- Implement and maintain quality control measures for all food preparation and presentation
- Assist in creating and standardizing recipes to ensure consistency in taste and quality
- Respond flexibly to changing demands and special requests from clients
Qualifications :
- Culinary diploma or equivalent qualification in culinary arts
- Minimum of 35 years of experience as a cook with at least 1 year in a leadership role
- Current Food Safety Certification
- Extensive knowledge of various cuisines cooking techniques and food trends
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Proficiency in kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ability to work efficiently in a fastpaced highpressure environment
- Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility to work various shifts including weekends and holidays
- Proficiency in menu planning and recipe development
- Experience with inventory management and cost control
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement in culinary skills
- A clear criminal background check is required for this position
Additional Information :
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU
- Enjoy excellent worklife balance with weekends off.
- Extended health and dental benefits that are fully covered from day 1 of the job which rarely any company offers.
- Whereas other companies are downsizing we are growing!
- Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.
Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veterans status Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disabilityrelated accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
