First Cook (Production Kitchen)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and reliable First Cook to join our production kitchen team. This is a senior-level cooking role responsible for supporting daily production, coordinating workflow, and providing guidance to junior team members while maintaining high standards in food quality, safety, and efficiency.

- Vacancy: 1

- Availability: Full time (weekdays & weekends)

- Shift times: 3pm to 12 am and/or 6 am to 2:30pm - will be in rotation based on the operational need

- Must be able to lift upto 25kg inside coolers and freezers

- Shift start times are definite however the end times will depend on the daily tasks.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and support Second and General Cooks to ensure daily production targets are met

- Coordinate with the Chef/Lead Cook and kitchen teams to ensure ingredients and production schedules are aligned

- Prepare and cook large-volume meals (meats, fish, pastas, vegetables, sauces) using methods such as roasting, grilling, frying, steaming, and baking

- Perform detailed food preparation including cutting, chopping, portioning, mixing, measuring, packaging, and labelling

- Ensure all logs and documentation are completed accurately (temperature logs, lot tracking, HACCP, CCPs, cooking, chilling, thawing records)

- Monitor food quality, taste, and temperature to ensure consistency and adherence to standards

- Ensure proper labelling, storage, and organization of all food products, containers, fridges, freezers,



and equipment

- Maintain clean, organized work areas and ensure all equipment is in proper working condition; report any issues promptly

- Support QA processes, including resolving food quality issues and maintaining compliance with food safety standards

- Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, GMP, allergen control, and company health & safety policies

- Ensure Halal compliance, including use of approved ingredients, segregation, proper handling, documentation, and audit readiness

- Communicate effectively with kitchen staff and other departments to maintain efficient operations

- Remain flexible to support operational needs and scheduling requirements

Qualifications

- Minimum 3-4 years of cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen or food production environment

- Proven ability to work independently and support junior team members

- Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and sanitation standards

- Experience working in a structured, production-based kitchen workplace is an asset

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding setting

- Robust attention to detail, organization, and consistency

Pay: $23.34 per hour

Application question(s)

- Do you have experience preparing food in high volume kitchen environment?

- Are you available to work full-time, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends as required?

Experience

- Kitchen: 4 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 First Cook - Production Kitchen (Weekends Availability) (Toronto)
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