JP Matters Immigration Consulting is seeking candidates for experienced Cooks for a client, a restaurant, in Saskatoon, SK.

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Line or First Cook (senior line cook). This role is ideal for someone passionate about the food industry, with a focus on serving customers and preparing high-quality meals.

Responsibilities

- Prepare meals for our customers.
- Weigh, measure, mix and prep ingredients according to recipes.
- Steam, grill, boil, bake or fry meats, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients.
- Check food and ingredients for freshness.
- Arrange and garnish dishes.
- Work well under pressure and within the time limit.
- Track and document inventory levels of food, supplies, and equipment.
- Ensure that kitchen area, equipment and utensils are cleaned.
- Other duties as required

A First Cook will, in addition to the above duties, do the following:
- Monitor the functioning of the kitchen
- Train less experienced staff recent skills.
- Help develop menus, assess food portion sizes, estimate food needs and expenses, and oversee supply monitoring and procurement.

Requirements

- Minimum 2–5 years of experience working as a cook in a fast-paced restaurant or commercial kitchen environment.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, food safety, and kitchen sanitation standards.




- Ability to prepare and cook a variety of meals consistently and efficiently according to recipes and quality standards.
- Experience with grilling, baking, frying, steaming, and other cooking techniques.
- Ability to monitor inventory, estimate food requirements, and assist with ordering supplies.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask under pressure.
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and follow health and safety procedures at all times.
- Ability to lift and carry kitchen supplies and stand for extended periods.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required.
- Food Safety Certification is considered an asset.

A First cook will also have:
- Previous experience in a senior cook, first cook, or kitchen leadership role is considered an asset.
- Ability to supervise, guide, and train junior kitchen staff.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.

Pay: $17.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits

- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Application question(s):
- If you are a foreign national, what is your current immigration status in Canada? (include the expiry date of your status). If you are not in Canada, please provide the country of residence.

Experience:
- cooking: 2 years (required)

Language:
- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Cook - (OWP Holders and Francophones are welcome) (Saskatoon)
🏢 JP Matters
📍 Saskatoon