Senior Cook / Kitchen Lead

Location: West GTA, Ontario

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $24.00 – $26.00 per hour

Position Status: Existing vacancy An established food service company in the West GTA is seeking an experienced Senior Cook / Kitchen Lead to support daily kitchen operations, catering production and team coordination.

The ideal candidate will have robust hands-on cooking experience along with experience in food costing, inventory, ordering, scheduling and kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities
Prepare and oversee food production according to recipes, portion sizes and quality standards.
Monitor food costs, portion control, waste and product usage.
Coordinate catering orders and high-volume food production.
Manage kitchen workflow and assist with staff scheduling and supervision.
Train and support kitchen team members.
Manage ordering, inventory and stock levels.
Ensure proper receiving, storage, labelling, dating and product rotation.
Maintain food quality, cleanliness and organization.
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation,



allergen and Health & Safety procedures.
Identify equipment, safety and operational concerns and report them to management.

Qualifications
Previous qualified cooking experience in a commercial kitchen, catering or high-volume food environment.
Senior cook, lead cook or supervisory experience preferred.
Experience with food costing, inventory, ordering and waste control.
Solid leadership, organization and time-management skills.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
Food Handler Certification is an asset.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays as required.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process. Pay: $24.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits
Dental care

Work Location: In person

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