Role Overview

As a Full-Time Cook at AFV Kitchen, you will play a key role in daily food preparation, cooking, and kitchen operations. This position requires flexibility, consistency, and a strong understanding of Nigerian cooking methods, ingredients, and flavors.

This role comes with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week, with additional hours based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook a wide range of Nigerian dishes according to AFV recipes and standards
- Ensure consistency in taste, portion sizes, and presentation
- Assist with food prep, batching, and inventory awareness
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety
- Follow proper food handling, storage, and temperature control procedures
- Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth service
- Support weekend and peak-hour operations as required
- Follow kitchen checklists, prep lists, and operational procedures
- Communicate clearly with supervisors and team members

Availability & Scheduling Expectations (Important)

- This role requires flexibility, including weekends, evenings, and peak service periods
- Weekend work is a core requirement of this position
- Scheduling across all locations is critical to this role.
- The role guarantees a minimum of 30 hours per week
- Fixed schedules or limited availability may not be accommodated

This position is not suitable for candidates seeking weekday-only or fixed-hour schedules.





Required Qualifications & Skills

- Proven experience cooking Nigerian cuisine (home or professional experience required)
- Robust knowledge of Nigerian ingredients, spices, and traditional cooking techniques
- Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Physical stamina to stand, prep, and cook for extended periods
- Strong attention to detail and food quality
- Ability to follow instructions, recipes, and systems
- Reliable, punctual, and consistent work ethic
- Comfortable working as part of a team
- Food Handler Certificate (required or willingness to obtain promptly)

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

- Takes pride in Nigerian food and culture
- Understands the realities of restaurant work
- Is dependable and flexible
- Values cleanliness, structure, and consistency
- Wants steady, reliable hours in a growing business

What We Offer

- Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week
- Opportunity for additional hours based on performance and business needs
- Stable, structured work environment
- Supportive team culture
- Opportunity to grow with the business

How to Apply

Please apply with:

- A cover letter including a brief summary of your experience with Nigerian cuisine
- Your general availability (including weekends)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Experience:

- cooking (Nigerian cuisine ONLY): 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Cook (Winnipeg)
🏢 AFV Kitchen
📍 Winnipeg