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Join Our Team as a Cook at Ben Said Services!

Are you passionate about cooking and making a difference in your community? Ben Said Services is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Cook to join our team in St. John's, NL. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your culinary skills can shine while contributing to meaningful community service.

About the Job

As a Cook at Ben Said Services, you will play a vital role in our hospitality and food service operations. You will be responsible for preparing delicious meals, coordinating special events, and ensuring that our kitchen runs smoothly. This is a permanent position with a work schedule of 35 to 40 hours per week, primarily in English.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate special events and determine food portion sizes and costs.
• Plan menus and estimate food requirements for meal preparation.
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies as needed.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes.
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Train kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking, and handling.
• Order supplies and equipment to maintain kitchen operations.
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers, ensuring efficient workflow.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies, and equipment.
• Clean kitchen and work areas to uphold hygiene standards.
• Manage overall kitchen operations effectively.

Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year in a similar role.
• Certificates: Safe Food Handling certificate is required.
• Work Setting: Experience in community service organizations, including shelters for the homeless.
• Security and Safety: Must be bondable and pass a criminal record check.
• Transportation: Public transportation is available.

Work Conditions

• Fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and perform repetitive tasks.
• Work under pressure while maintaining high standards.

Personal Suitability

• Dependable and reliable team player.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Strong initiative and organizational skills.
• Effective time management abilities.

Health and Other Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $18.00 to $20.00 hourly (negotiable).
• Comprehensive health benefits including dental, healthcare, paramedical services, and vision care.
• Learning and training opportunities paid by the employer.

Screening Questions

As part of the application process, please be prepared to answer the following questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

If you are ready to take the next step in your culinary career and make a positive impact in your community, we encourage you to apply for the Cook position at Ben Said Services!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.