Cook (Summer 2026)
Friday Harbour Resort View all jobs
- Innisfil, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Organize and prepare mise en place
- Follow recipes and measure and mix ingredients to prepare soups, salads, gravies, sauces, and entrees
- Prepare meat, fish, vegetables and other foods for roasting, broiling, grilling, braising, sautéing, and steaming
- Portion food products prior to cooking per standard portion size and recipe specification
- Follow proper plating presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
- Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment
- Assist with cutting, precooking, and marinating during off peak periods
- Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
- Ensure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately
- Serve menu items compliant with established standards
- Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions and health and safety standards
- Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service
- Monitor and record refrigerator and freezer storage temperatures
- Prevent cross-contamination by using color-coded cutting boards and sanitizing tools between tasks
- Report hazards and unsafe conditions immediately in compliance with Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
- Participate in mandatory health and safety training, including WHMIS for chemical handling
- Ensure proper PPE use (non-slip shoes, gloves, aprons) when handling hot surfaces, sharp tools, or chemicals
- Assist with pest prevention measures by keeping storage areas clean, organized, and food off the floor
- Support waste reduction and recycling initiatives as part of environmental compliance
- Communicate any equipment malfunctions promptly and assist in routine maintenance check
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward associates and customers
- Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program
- Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Culinary education and training required
- Red Seal certificate an asset
- Food Handlers Certification
- 2-3 years of culinary experience in food service or hospitality industry
- Knowledge of food pricing
- Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Works well as part of a team
- Basic knowledge of computer skills in Word, Excel, Publisher
- Must be able to work flexible hours including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Required to move, lift, carry, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance
- Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire shift
- Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, and pulling
- Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces