Overview
As our Junior Cook, you will be responsible to assist our Cook with proper food preparation and the delivery of high-quality menu items. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a strong interest in culinary arts to kick-start their career in a energetic kitchen environment. Your duties and responsibilities include, but may not limited to:

- Assisting with opening and closing duties as needed.
- Assisting with preparing, cooking and assembling menu items according to our established menu and standards.
- Assisting with maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and equipment.
- Ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards at all times.
- Supporting our Cook during peak hours by expediting orders.
- Assisting with inventory management through stock rotation and replenishment of ingredients.
- Collaborating with other members of staff to ensure the kitchen and barista station run smoothly.

What we are looking for:

- High School Diploma or equivalent; culinary education and/or training is an asset.
- Previous experience working in a kitchen environment is preferred.
- Have a passion for the industry and a desire to pursue a career in culinary arts.
- Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety practices and principles.
- Training in all required areas (as per Ontario law) related to working in a kitchen (WHMIS, Safe Food Handling Course, etc.) is preferrable.
- Ability to work in a quick-paced environment and multitask effectively.
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and eagerness to contribute to the overall success of the business.
- Our @Bistro is open Monday to Friday, during regular business hours. However,



we do offer catering and event services outside of regular hours, and therefore, this role will require evening and/or weekend shifts from time to time.

About us:

Welcome to our @Bistro, where culinary creativity meets community synergy! Our restaurant, nestled within our vibrant co-working space in Ottawa (Carlington Business Park), is more than just a place to dine—it’s an experience. We envision a space where flavours collide, conversations flourish, and taste buds dance with delight. Our mission: To serve up fresh, health-inspired dishes that nourish both body and soul. We have a delectable menu with breakfast and lunch options. We cater to business professionals by offering added services such as after-hours and weekend events, in-house dining, catering and takeout.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. Our core values consist of respect, integrity and empathy; all of our staff exhibit these traits and our core values are at the forefront of everything that we do. We encourage anyone to apply, even if they do not meet all qualification criteria. We are an organization that believes in empowering those in racialized groups, women, the LGBTQ2+ community, aboriginal individuals, etc. and therefore, we encourage those that identify as part of those groups to apply. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact our HR department. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to welcoming you!

Join our team today and be part of an exciting culinary journey where your skills will shine!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- Dental care
- On-site parking

Language:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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🏢 @Bistro
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