Cook
KFC based in 1002 Trans Canada Hwy, Golden, BC V0A 1H2 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Cook who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. By the mid-1960s, KFC was one of the first American fast-food chains to go global, with locations in Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Jamaica. As of December 2019, it was the world’s second-largest restaurant chain after McDonald’s, with 22,621 locations in 150 countries.
Yum! Brands, which also owns Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and WingStreet, is the parent company of the chain. The original KFC product is pressure-fried chicken pieces seasoned with Sanders’ 11 herb and spice recipe. 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 shift timings include Day and Weekend
Employer Name: KFC
Position: Cook
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $16.00 hourly for 35 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 1002 Trans Canada Hwy, Golden, BC V0A 1H2
Cook Categories: Cook (general)
Job Description
- The candidate will be responsible for supervising kitchen staff and assistants.
- The candidate will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations.
- 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 inspect kitchens and food service areas.
- The candidate must clean the kitchen and work areas.
- The candidate would be responsible for preparing and cooking special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
- The candidate must plan menus, determine food portion sizes, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies.
- The candidate will be expected to train staff in food preparation, cooking, and handling.
- The candidate will be responsible for preparing delicious meals for our customers.
- The candidate will be required to prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
- 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 2 to 3 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 authentic.
- The candidate should be dependable.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- 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 must pass criminal background check and drug test
- The candidate should have the ability to work quickly without compromising quality.
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 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 required to handling heavy loads as part of routine work.
- 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.
- The candidate should ready to work overtime if needed.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
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