Cooking & Food Preparation

- Read, understand, and prepare standardized recipes for large-scale meal production.

- Prepare, cook, bake, cool, portion, and package meals and snacks according to production schedules.

- Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, measuring, weighing, mixing, marinating, and assembling food items.

- Stir, mix, and cook large quantities of food using industrial kitchen equipment.

- Monitor cooking temperatures and ensure all food is cooked according to food safety standards.

- Check food quality, taste, consistency, appearance, and portion accuracy before packaging.

- Follow recipes, production sheets, label sheets, batch cards, and supervisor instructions accurately.

Food Safety & Quality

- Follow all HACCP, GMP, CFIA, and Public Health food safety procedures.

- Follow allergen management procedures to prevent cross-contamination.

- Prepare allergy meals using designated equipment, utensils, ingredients, and procedures.

- Complete required temperature logs and production records accurately.

- Monitor food quality throughout preparation, cooking, packaging, and storage.

- Report any food quality, safety, equipment, or production concerns immediately.





- Maintain FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory practices.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

- Lift and carry up to 60 lbs.

- Stand and walk for extended periods.

- Frequently bend, reach, twist, push, and pull.

- Perform repetitive tasks.

- Work in refrigerated environments (approximately 4–10°C).

- Work around industrial kitchen equipment and machinery.

- Safely use knives and food preparation tools.

- Move rolling racks, ingredient carts, and production equipment.

- Maintain concentration and accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment.

Qualifications

- Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent is preferred.

- Previous experience in food manufacturing, catering, institutional food service, commercial kitchens, or high-volume food production is an asset.

- Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

- Ability to read recipes, production sheets, and labels.

- Basic math skills for weighing, counting, and measuring ingredients.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Robust attention to detail.

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