Our client, a food services provider, is currently seeking a Cook for their busy cafeteria operation located near Meaford, ON. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is confident and comfortable working in a busy setting. They’ll have excellent interpersonal skills, superior attention to detail, and experience working & managing a kitchen or cafeteria like setting. Day or afternoon shifts available with wage starting at $23.00 per hour.
Why Should I Apply?
- Great Starting Wage - $23.00 Per Hour
- Day Shifts (6:00 am – 2:00 pm) OR Afternoon Shifts (11:00 am – 7:00 pm)
- Both Weekday & Weekend Shifts as Required
- Potential for Overtime
- Small Team with Great Company Culture
- Excellent Opportunity for Growth & Development
About The Role
The Cook role is vital in the preparation and cooking of both live-service and high-quality boxed meals for a large volume cafeteria environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, personable, and thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Strong attention to detail—especially when handling customized orders—and a team-oriented attitude are essential for success in this role. Additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Maintaining Compliance with Menu
- Preparing Appropriate Portions
- Following Set Out Recipes
- Helping with Inventory Control
- Providing On Time Orders on Order Days
- Maintaining Consistent Cleaning Schedule of Kitchen & Kitchen Equipment
- Providing Meals for Special Diets
- Over-seeing & Helping Develop Junior Staff
- Directing Junior Staff in Production
- Providing 400 Plus Meals in Dining Room, with Hay Box Orders
- Demonstrating Knowledge of Proper Cooking Techniques
- Other Duties as Assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 1 year in Food Services Environment as a Chef (Kitchen, Cafeteria or Restaurant)
- Requirements
- Reliability Clearance Certificate
- CSA Approved Non-slip, Kitchen Safe, Footwear
- PPE as required and Provided
- Work Well Under Pressure
- Must be Flexible with Hours
You may be an excellent fit for this position if you have previous experience as a Chef, Line Cook, Sous Chef, Prep Cook, or in a similar professional kitchen role.
To apply, send your resume via this posting. While we thank you for your interest, only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
The Agency is an equal opportunity employer and confirms that the posting above is for an existing vacancy. The Agency also confirms that they do not use AI in their candidate screening, assessment, or selection process.
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Meaford, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
