Head Cook, Full Time
- Sudbury, ON, P3A 5C1, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Head Cook is responsible for preparing meals according to recipes while leading and coordinating kitchen staff during daily operations. They must also ensure compliance with food safety regulations and manage inventory and kitchen procedures.
Requirements
Candidates must have previous experience in a commercial kitchen environment and possess strong leadership and communication skills. A Food Handler Certification is required, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Leadership
- Team coordination
- Food preparation
- Cooking expertise
- Inventory management
- Cost control
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Customer service
- Time management
- Organization
- Food safety
- Sanitation
- Staff training
- Menu planning
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Training opportunities
- Career advancement
- Employee recognition programs
- Development programs
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Head Cook
- Commercial kitchen
- Food safety
- Sanitation
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Portion control
- Culinary operations
- Team leadership
- Cost control
- Food Handler Certification
- Kitchen management
- Workplace safety