Cook Full Time

Company Name: Akira Japanese Restaurant
Work Location: Kingston, ON
Job Position: Cook (Full-time)
Vacancy: 1
Work hours: 30-40 hours per week
Wage: $22-27 per hour
Vacation Pay: 4% of gross wages

Akira Japanese Restaurant is seeking a talented Cook to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have experience in preparing and cooking Japanese dishes, be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and play a key role in managing kitchen operations.

As a Cook at Akira Japanese Restaurant, your primary responsibilities will include:
– Prepare and Cook Meals: Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes, including sushi, sashimi, rice dishes, and other traditional Japanese foods, ensuring high-quality food that meets the restaurant’s standards.
– Menu Planning: Assist in planning menus and determining the size of food portions, ensuring a balanced offering of traditional and contemporary Japanese dishes.
– Estimate Food Requirements and Costs: Help estimate food requirements and costs for each service, ensuring the efficient use of ingredients and maintaining budgeted food costs.
– Order Supplies and Equipment: Monitor kitchen supplies, and regularly order ingredients, food products, and kitchen equipment as needed to maintain smooth kitchen operations.
– Supervise Kitchen Staff: Provide guidance and support to kitchen staff, including kitchen helpers and junior cooks, ensuring tasks are carried out according to restaurant standards.
– Train and Develop Staff: Assist in the training of kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking techniques, and food safety protocols.
– Maintain Inventory and Records: Keep accurate records of food inventory, supplies, and kitchen equipment, and track usage to ensure timely reordering and avoid shortages.
– Clean Kitchen and Work Areas: Ensure that the kitchen and work areas are clean, sanitized, and organized in accordance with health and safety standards.
– Manage Kitchen Operations: Help ensure efficient kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and ensuring timely service during busy periods.

Qualifications:
– 2+ years of experience as a cook, preferably in Japanese cuisine.
– Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and Japanese culinary traditions.
– Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards of food quality.
– Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
– Strong communication and teamwork skills.
– Ability to manage kitchen tasks independently and support team members.
– High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.