Overview

- The First Cook will prepare and serve high-quality meals while aiming to support a smooth, safe, and efficient kitchen operation.
- This is a hands-on role that includes daily food prep and ala carte cooking to meet service requirements, and occasionally preparing for catering events.
- Follow set recipes, portion standards, and adhere to food safety standards to provide consistent meals and an enjoyable experience to our patrons.

Duties

- Prepare ingredients and cook meals according to set recipes, menu descriptions, and service schedules.
- Support daily meal preparation, including measuring, chopping, seasoning, cooking, and plating food.
- Follow safe food handling procedures, including proper storage, temperature monitoring, and sanitation.
- Keep kitchen workstations, equipment, and utensils clean and orderly.
- Monitor ingredient levels and notify the chef when supplies need replenishing.
- Coordinate with kitchen and service staff to ensure timely, accurate meal service.
- Follow workplace procedures and applicable food safety requirements.

Qualifications





- Previous restaurant experience, kitchen experience, or other relative industry experience is required.
- The proven ability or a willingness to learn cooking standards, food preparation and plating, and food safe handling.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices, and a willingness to learn and follow established procedures.
- Able to work cooperatively in a busy kitchen and communicate clearly with team members.
- Reliable, attentive to detail, and committed to preparing and serving meals consistently.
- Able to perform the physical tasks associated with kitchen work, such as standing for extended periods and handling routine kitchen supplies.

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Education:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- Culinary: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food secure handling (required)

Location:

- Iqaluit, NU (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 First Cook (Iqaluit)
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