Job Description

Theo’s Restaurant is looking for two (2) Full-Time Cooks (NOC 63200-3)! This is a full-time, permanent position with 30-40 hours per week, $18.50 to $20.00/hour (depending on experience), plus gratuities and statutory employer benefits. EI, CPP and 5 paid sick days.
Job Description:
• Inspect and clean, and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, roasters, and other kitchen equipment.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Knows and complies consistently with the restaurant’s standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the quality of products served.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to support a smooth service period.
• Handles, stores, and rotates all food products and supplies according to restaurant policies and procedures.
• Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications and serve food to servers or guests.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Closes the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
• Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
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Job Requirements:
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a Cook
• Familiarity with Greek cuisine is an asset
• Language in the workplace is English
Benefits:
• Gratuities dependent on seasonal volumes
• EI and CPP employers contribution
• Free staff meal and free beverages at work
• Free parking
• Paid sick days
Job Location:
Theo’s Restaurant – 687 Main St, Penticton, BC V2A 5C9
To Apply:
To those interested please email your resume to [email protected]

Required languages: english

Education level: N/A

Required skills: Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a Cook

Closest intersection: 687 Main St