We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and experienced Cook to join our team at The Oakwood Cafe open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch, and soon to be dinner. The Cook will be responsible for preparing and cooking menu items efficiently while maintaining high standards of food quality, cleanliness, and food safety.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Prepare ingredients including meats, vegetables, sauces, eggs, soups, and other food items.
- Operate grills, fryers, ovens, stoves, and other kitchen equipment safely.
- Ensure food is cooked and presented consistently and according to quality standards.
- Maintain proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
- Monitor food temperatures and ensure compliance with food safety requirements.
- Keep the kitchen, workstations, equipment, and storage areas clean and organized.
- Assist with food preparation, portioning, and stocking before and during service.
- Work efficiently during busy periods and manage multiple orders at the same time.
- Communicate effectively with servers, kitchen staff, and management.
- Help monitor inventory and notify management when ingredients or supplies are running low.
- Minimize food waste and follow proper portion-control procedures.




- Follow opening, closing, and cleaning procedures as required.
- Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

- Previous cooking experience in a café, diner, restaurant, or similar food-service environment.
- Ability to prepare a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move kitchen supplies when required.
- Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by a 7-day operation.

Work Environment

This is a fast-paced café/diner setting with service throughout the day. The successful candidate must be comfortable working during busy breakfast, lunch, and dinner periods and maintaining consistent food quality under pressure.

Schedule

The café/diner is open 7 days a week. Shifts may include early mornings, daytime, evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on operational requirements.

Pay: $16.75-$20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Cook (Canada)
🏢 The Oakwood Cafe
📍 Canada