Cook

Parallel Brothers Inc. based in Toronto, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Cook who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. We are a modern Middle Eastern restaurant in a large industrial building where we make our own sesame butter. Most of our culinary creations include sesame butter.

We believe in an experience that starts with how we do business, how we cultivate relationships with the people around us, and how we share our passions for fresh food, the environment, art, and the space we work in. This results in an environment that values passion and innovation in the food we prepare. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The position of cook has been approved by the LMIA.

Employer Name: Parallel Brothers Inc.
Position: Cook
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $18.35 hourly for 30 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Toronto, ON

Cook Categories: Cook (general)

Cuisine Specialties: Mediterranean cuisine

Job Description

The candidate will be expected to train staff in food preparation, cooking, and handling.
The candidate will be responsible for supervising kitchen staff and assistants.
The candidate will be expected to place orders for supplies and equipment.
The candidate must clean the kitchen and work areas.
The candidate would be in charge of keeping inventory and records of food, supplies, and equipment.
The candidate would be in charge of preparing and cooking complete meals as well as individual dishes and foods.
The candidate must plan menus, determine food portion sizes, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies.
The candidate will be required to prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
The candidate will be responsible for preparing delicious meals for our customers.
The candidate will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations.
The candidate would be responsible for preparing and cooking special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
The candidate must organise and manage buffets and banquets.
The candidate would be responsible in ensuring the highest quality of food & beverage for guests through meticulous consistency, taste and presentation of all dishes.
The candidate would be in charge of dish arrangement and garnishing.
The candidate must weigh, measure, mix, and prepare ingredients in accordance with recipes.
The candidate will be responsible for maintaining proper order and purchase control, as well as ensuring that all deliveries are received and handled efficiently and in accordance with hotel standards.
The candidate must be capable of creating new dishes on a monthly basis.
The candidate will be required to slightly modify recipes to meet the needs and requests of customers (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
The candidate will be responsible for removing any hazards and securing any flaws in the kitchen or equipment.
The candidate would be in charge of ordering food ingredients.
The candidate must adhere to kitchen and hygiene standards.
The candidate will be required to assure good quality and apt quantity of served food item
The candidate must ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and food storage procedures are followed.
The candidate should follow all food health and safety requirements.
The candidate will be responsible for preparing food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces.
The candidate will be required to cook food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
The line cook will be required to cook menu items with the support of the kitchen staff.
The candidate will be required to wash and chop vegetables (for example, tomatoes, peppers, onions and mushrooms).
The candidate will be required to prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
The candidate will be required to maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
The candidate must ensure that cooking utensils are clean before each use.
The candidate would be responsible for assisting other cooks to ensure that food orders are completed in a timely manner
The candidate will be required to assure that meals are fresh and hot at serving time.
The candidate will be required to check food and ingredients for freshness.
The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all food and other items are properly stored.
The candidate would be responsible for monitoring food stock and place orders, as needed.
The candidate would be responsible for resolving customer complaints with diplomacy
The candidate must store leftovers in accordance with established standards.
The candidate would be responsible for disposing of expired or spoiled ingredients at the end of each shift.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in English language.
The candidate should have minimum qualification of Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
The ideal candidate should have a minimum 1 to 2 years of working experience in similar industry.
The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
The candidate should have good decision making skills.
The candidate should have sound knowledge of cooking methods and techniques
The candidate should have good understanding of food hygiene.
The candidate should have proven food preparation and food handling experience.
The candidate must have the ability to follow standardized recipes.
The candidate should have excellent organized and flexible in nature.
The candidate should be punctual.
The candidate should be accountable.
The candidate should be reliable.
The candidate should be authentic.
The candidate should be dependable.
The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
The candidate should have the ability to adapt to changing schedules.
The candidate should have excellent customer service skills.
The candidate should have excellent oral communication
The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
The candidate must be able to use slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
The candidate must be able to use their own initiative
The candidate should have ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
The candidate should be Customer-oriented and friendly.
The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate
The candidate must pass criminal background check and drug test
The candidate should have the ability to work quickly without compromising quality.

Work Setting

The candidate will be required to work in Restaurant

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
The candidate should have very good physical condition and endurance
The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
The candidate should have an eye for details.
The candidate must be physically able to engage in repetitive hand movements to operate cooking tools such as knives
The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions
The candidate should be willing to work in standing position for long hours.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

parallelbrothershire@gmail.com