Back of House - Cook
- Calgary, AB, Canada
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Job details
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we are looking for enthusiastic, upbeat, and hard-working people to join our team. As a Cook, you can craft your skills and gain experience working in a fast-paced, structured environment. While learning from an incredible team of culinary leaders, you use strong communication and consistent momentum to successfully provide guests with a chance to enjoy high-quality food in a friendly environment.
Our restaurants are industry leaders in team development and offer unique opportunities for personal growth, regardless of where you are at in your career. You will be sure to make meaningful, career-enhancing connections and lifelong friends along the way.
Our menu, continuously developed by our Executive Chef, features globally inspired flavors and fresh, high quality ingredients. Our passion for the culinary arts and hospitality is evident in our menu, but also in our teams. Both our culinary and front of house staff members are made of people who work to make memorable experiences for our guests, from handcrafted dishes to flawless table service, focused on excellence in every detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the quality of each dish while ensuring a speedy output
- Function as part of a team, with a focus on communication
- Ensure company food and plating specifications are met, while executing appropriate food handling protocols
- Uphold cleanliness of workstation
- Support in all areas of the kitchen
Key Requirements
- Previous experience in a full-service restaurant considered to be an asset
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Energetic and positive
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Possess basic food handling and preparation knowledge
- Able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Cook at Denny's Canada will prepare dishes to menu and plating specifications while keeping food quality high and service fast. They will follow food handling rules, keep their station clean, and help wherever the kitchen needs it.
Requirements
Candidates need basic food handling and preparation knowledge and the ability to work quickly under pressure. Previous full-service restaurant experience is an asset, as are attention to detail and a positive, energetic attitude.
Skills
- Food preparation
- Food handling
- Plating to specification
- Kitchen workstation sanitation
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Menu execution
- Food quality control
Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Retail
Keywords
- cook
- line cook
- restaurant cook
- back of house
- kitchen
- food preparation
- food handling
- plating
- fast-paced kitchen
- full-service restaurant
- quick service
- team player
- attention to detail
- food safety
- Denny's
Seniority
Entry level