Head Cook, Full Time

Sudbury, ON, Canada
Greater Sudbury, ON, Canada

$22 CAD / hour · Full-time

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Pay: $22 CAD / hour
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 3, 2026
Experience: 2 - 5 years: non fast-food cooking experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

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Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus, recipes, and quality standards.
Lead and coordinate kitchen staff during daily operations.
Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.
Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation standards.
Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory management.
Train and mentor new employees on kitchen procedures and company policies.
Support scheduling and task delegation to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Respond to customer and client requests in a professional manner.
Assist management with operational improvements and cost-control initiatives.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a commercial kitchen environment.
Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Food Handler Certification required (or willingness to obtain).
Strong knowledge of food preparation, food safety, and sanitation procedures.
Excellent communication and team-building skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to lift, carry, and stand for extended periods.

Required Skills

Leadership and team coordination
Food preparation and cooking expertise
Inventory and cost control
Problem-solving and decision-making
Customer service orientation
Time management and organization

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Opportunities for training and career advancement
Supportive and team-oriented work environment
Employee recognition and development programs

Join our team and help deliver exceptional food service while leading and developing a strong kitchen team.

Experience

Required

2 - 5 years: non fast-food cooking experience
Kitchen supervisor experience.

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meals to approved menus and quality standards while leading kitchen staff and maintaining food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety. Monitor food quality and inventory, support ordering and scheduling, train employees, respond to customer requests, and assist with operational improvements and cost control.

Requirements

Requires 2–5 years of non-fast-food cooking experience, with kitchen supervisor experience; leadership or supervisory experience is preferred. A Food Handler Certification is required or must be obtained, along with strong food preparation, safety, sanitation, communication, and teamwork skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.

Skills

Leadership
Team Coordination
Food Preparation
Cooking
Food Safety
Sanitation
Inventory Management
Cost Control
Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Customer Service
Time Management
Organization
Communication
Training and Mentoring
Quality Control

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Benefits Package
Training Opportunities
Career Advancement Opportunities
Supportive Team-Oriented Work Environment
Employee Recognition Programs
Employee Development Programs

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Commercial Kitchen
Food Preparation
Cooking
Approved Menus
Recipes
Food Quality
Portion Control
Food Presentation
Food Safety
Sanitation
Workplace Safety
Food Handler Certification
Kitchen Supervision
Team Coordination
Inventory Management
Ordering
Receiving
Scheduling
Task Delegation
Training and Mentoring
Customer Service
Cost Control
Operational Improvements
Fast-Paced Environment

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