Familia Fine Foods started as a prepared Meal company, then open the doors as a Restaurant and Catering company specializing in Latin American cuisine with a Canadian fusion. Familia sells wholesome prepared meals to families around the GTA. It also operates a restaurant in Burlington where the Theme is Latin cuisine in a latin environment, organize special events within the Latin and local Community plus does catering in-house or delivery to large and small companies in the GTA. Familia is a growing small family business with a very positive feedback from clients and its vision is to continue growing until it's brand is nationally recognized.
Familia Fine Foods is looking for a Permanent Full-time Cook to join the team. The duties are, but not limited to:
- Prepare, plan and cook International and Latin American meals
- Prepare Latin American dishes
- Schedule, supervise and train kitchen staff
- Set up and oversee buffets
- Keep the kitchen and working area clean
- Work with owner (Executive Chef) to manage kitchen operations, improve revenue, standardize procedures and recipes, track food costs, track inventory, supplies and equipment
Qualifications and Skills:
- 1 to 2 years experience in Latin Cuisine
- Diploma/Certificate in Culinary by an accredited institution
- Food Handlers Certificate
- High level of professionalism
- Excellent spoken and written communication in English
- Speaking proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese (desirable)
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen
- Availability to stand for long periods of time
- Great organization and customer service skills
- Ability to follow instructions
- Standout teamwork and cooperation
- Positive personality and motivation
- Available to work weekends and flexible hours
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Hardworking, dependable and reliable
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Language: English
IT IS NOT MANDATORY but an asset if you speak Spanish and/or Portuguese
Salary: $19 - $21 per hour
Location: Burlington ON
Experience: 2 years
Education: Culinary Diploma/Certificate
Licence: Food Handlers Certificate
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Burlington, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person