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Ethnic food cook

Posted by: Naija Jollof
Posting date: May 13, 2026      Closing date: June 07, 2026
Job location: Waterloo - ON, Canada
Vacancy: 1
Job category: Cooks & Kitchen Helpers
Job id: 20191571499

Job description:


  • Prepare and cook traditional African dishes such as soups, stews, rice dishes, grilled meats, and specialty meals
  • Plan menus and ensure authentic African recipes and flavors are maintained
  • Prepare ingredients (wash, peel, chop vegetables, season meats, and measure spices)
  • Monitor food quality, freshness, taste, and presentation
  • Ensure meals are cooked according to customer orders and restaurant standards
  • Operate kitchen equipment safely (grills, fryers, ovens, stoves, mixers)
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and food preparation areas
  • Check inventory and inform management of food and ingredient shortages
  • Store food properly and follow Canadian food safety regulations
  • Assist in training kitchen helpers or assistant cooks when needed
  • Manage portion control and reduce food waste
  • Ensure timely preparation during busy service periods
  • Follow health and safety standards set by local public health authorities in Canada

 

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

 

  • Salary36.50 hourly / 30 hours per week

 

  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time

Apply to:  

  naijajolloffoodca@gmail.com

 

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