Overview

At HaiDiLao, we take care of our guests — and we start by taking care of our own team. As our Staff Meal Cook, you'll prepare fresh, tasty, home-style meals for the people who make the restaurant run. You'll plan and cook daily staff meals in volume, keep the staff kitchen running smoothly, and make sure every team member sits down to a positive meal before and during their shift.

Duties

- Prepare and cook daily staff meals (lunch and dinner) for employees who are on shifts
- Plan rotating staff meal menus that are balanced, varied, and within the ingredient budget
- Assist in any other kitchen positions as needed and be able to rotate
- Wash, cut, and prepare ingredients; cook large-batch Chinese home-style dishes, soups, and staples
- Manage staff meal ingredients: ordering/receiving support, storage, stock rotation, and minimizing waste
- Keep the staff kitchen and dining area clean, organized, and sanitized at all times
- Follow all food safety and sanitation standards; hold valid food handler practices (temperature checks, proper storage, labelling)
- Accommodate basic dietary restrictions of team members where possible
- Support the main kitchen with basic prep work during peak periods when needed
- Other duties as assigned

Skills





- Experience cooking Chinese home-style dishes in volume (restaurant, canteen, or staff meal experience preferred)
- Valid Food Handler Certificate, or willingness to obtain one
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and proper food storage
- Able to stand for long hours and lift up to 30 lbs
- Reliable, organized, and able to work independently to a meal schedule
- Available for weekends and holidays; Mandarin speaking is an asset

Join us now as part of our team where your energy fuels memorable dining experiences! We’re dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that values your contributions while offering opportunities for growth in the vibrant world of hospitality. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know in your application or contact us, and we will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Pay: $17.95-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 44.0 per week

Benefits

- Discounted or free food

Work Location: In person

📌 Staff Meal - HaiDiLao Toronto
🏢 Haidilao Hot Pot
📍 Toronto