Description
Benito Country Store, a trusted neighbourhood grocery destination, is excited to announce the opening of our new food counter eatery (Deli Service) in our annexed facility. We are looking for a skilled and passionate Cook to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys preparing delicious food, working in a fast-paced environment, and contributing to a new culinary venture within a community-focused business.
Duties
As a Cook at Benito Country Store’s Deli, you will:
- Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes using fresh ingredients.
- Plan, modify, and develop menu items in collaboration with management.
- Ensure quality, consistency, and presentation of all food served.
- Maintain inventory of food, supplies, and equipment; inform management of shortages.
- Oversee and manage kitchen operations including portion control and food cost management.
- Train and supervise kitchen helpers where required.
- Clean kitchen and work areas, ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
- Balance and reconcile daily transactions by calculating total payments collected at the close of each shift, ensuring accuracy against recorded sales.
- Confirm customer eligibility by verifying age requirements prior to completing sales of restricted items such as lottery tickets, alcohol, or tobacco products.
- Follow health and safety protocols at all times.
Qualifications
- Completion of college diploma / degree of minimum two years
- Completion of a college program in cooking, culinary arts, or several years of commercial cooking experience will be considered as asset, but not mandatory.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen sanitation practices.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.