ethnic food cook

Minerva TiffinsScarborough, ONJob Bankpublished 10/28/2026

About the company

Support for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities.

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Support for youths Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.

Support for Veterans Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans.

Support for Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .

Support for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers .

Supports for visible minorities Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.

Your tasks

  • Co-ordinate special events.
  • Determine the size of food portions and costs.
  • Plan menus and estimate food requirements for their realization.
  • Requisition food and kitchen supplies.
  • Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.
  • Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
  • Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef.
  • Inspect kitchens and food service areas.
  • Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food.
  • Supervise kitchen staff and helpers.
  • Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
  • Clean kitchen and work areas.
  • Organize buffets and banquets.
  • Manage kitchen operations.

Requirements

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Security and safety Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail.
  • Fast-paced environment.
  • Handling heavy loads.
  • Physically demanding.
  • Repetitive tasks.
  • Standing for extended periods.
  • Work under pressure.

Personal suitability

  • Client focus.
  • Excellent oral communication.
  • Flexibility.
  • Initiative.
  • Judgement.
  • Organized.
  • Reliability.
  • Team player.
  • Time management.

1 year to less than 2 years.

What we offer

Health care plan.

Other

Work setting Restaurant.

Cuisine specialties South Indian.

Weight handling Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs).

Employment terms options Early morning. Evening.

Employment terms options

  • Shift.
  • Morning.
  • Night.
  • On call.
  • To be determined.
  • Day.
  • Weekend.
  • Overtime required.