Professional Cook
1 Position, Full Time
Edgar & Joes Cafe

 
Do you have a passion for good cooking, and a desire to pass on your skills? Our kitchen offers a wholesome environment where you can develop both yourself and others. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Professional Cook will be responsible for producing high-quality food and promoting culinary expertise. Our kitchen primarily uses from scratch recipes, giving us an opportunity to utilize and hone our skills on a daily basis. We offer a rewarding work environment that is held to the highest food quality standards. 
 
Responsibilities:
 

• Preparing high-quality food under the direction of the Executive Chef
• Design and delivery of custom food items (e.g.: platters for catering events)
• Adhering to our high culinary, safety and hygiene standards in all aspects of work
• Operating cooking tools and machinery safely, as required
• Following to our production schedule in to meet business demands
• Applying garnishments, decorations, and fresh flourishes
• Training and coaching co-workers to pass along skills and experience

 
Abilities and Requirements:
 

• Knowledge and respect for hygiene and safety standards
• 5+ years of experience as a cook in a restaurant environment
• Catering experience strongly preferred
• Credentials (e.g.: Red Seal) an asset but not required
• Expert-level knowledge of cooking recipes, methodology and best practices
• Creativity and innovation in developing original recipes
• Strong organizational skills; able to make decisions independently
• Motivated and capable of working productively both alone and on a team
• Strong aptitude for mentoring, training, and sharing knowledge with others
• Desire to learn and grow, especially with regards to marketing
• Frequent standing, bending, twisting, kneeling, cutting/slicing, reaching forwards and overhead, sitting, gripping, carrying, pushing and pulling
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 45 lbs.

 
Our Hiring Process:
We are proud to integrate the principles of Ability First into our hiring process. We are an equal opportunity employer offering opportunities for professional growth and development while making a contribution to your community.
 
Please email your resume in application for this position by 4:30 PM November 07, 2014 to the attention of:
 
Executive Chef, Edgar & Joes Café
danny@edgarandjoes.ca
 
We thank all applicants for their interest.  However, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.