We a franchisee of a well-known brand and are looking for an experienced Chinese Wok Cook to join our kitchen team.

This is a hands-on cooking position for someone who can independently operate a wok station, maintain consistent food quality, and work quickly and efficiently during peak hours.

Previous Chinese wok cooking experience is REQUIRED.

Speed, consistency, portion control, and food quality are extremely important for this position.

Key Responsibilities Cooking & Food Preparation The successful candidate must be able to independently prepare and cook:

Fried rice, Fried noodles, Stir-fried dishes and other hot food, Fried chicken, Various deep-fried items and Sauces and seasonings.

Other menu items according to our recipes and standards

Additional ingredients include responsibilities include:

- Preparing ingredients before service
- Cutting and preparing vegetables and meat
- Preparing sauces, seasonings, and cooking ingredients
- Completing daily mise en place
- Keeping the cooking station fully stocked and ready for service
- Following recipes and standard cooking procedures

High-Volume & Peak-Hour Performance Fast and consistent service during peak hours is one of the most important requirements of this position.

The successful candidate must be able to:

- Handle multiple orders at the same time
- Maintain a quick and consistent cooking pace during busy periods
- Prioritize and organize orders effectively
- Maintain food quality while working under pressure
- Keep up with high order volumes without significantly slowing down service




- Work efficiently with other kitchen staff
- Remain organized and focused during busy periods

We are looking for someone who can maintain both speed and quality, rather than someone who can only cook well at a slower pace. Portion Control & Food Quality The cook must have a good understanding of standard portion sizes and food consistency.

Responsibilities include

- Following established portion sizes
- Maintaining consistent amounts of meat, vegetables, rice, noodles, and other ingredients
- Avoiding excessive or insufficient portions
- Preparing an appropriate amount of ingredients based on expected sales volume
- Monitoring ingredient levels during service
- Preparing and replenishing ingredients before they run out during peak hours

- Minimizing unnecessary food waste
- Maintaining consistent taste, portion size, and presentation

The cook should be able to accurately judge how much food needs to be prepared based on the expected order volume. Must work 6 days a week based on Mall opening hours

Must have previous wok cooking or kitchen related experience

Must have valid sin number

Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,500.00-$7,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate

- St. Catharines, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:
- Kitchen: 3 years (preferred)

Language:
- English (preferred)
- Mandarin (preferred)

Location:
- St. Catharines, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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