Overview
Full Time Junior Cook (Garde Manger) Jobs in Ottawa at Oz Kafe
Oz Kafe is looking to add a full-time cook to the team for our Garde Manger/Cold Side position. The position is available beginning in September.
We are a Casual Fine-Dining restaurant with a European inspired menu. Our focus is on seasonal cuisine, using locally sourced ingredients, and making everything from scratch.
This is an entry level position. Shifts will be evenings starting 3pm until 10 or 11pm. Culinary school students are welcome to apply. Some experience is preferred but not a requirement. We are willing to train the right person. You must be a career minded cook that’s excited about cooking from scratch and using quality local ingredients.
You will be running your own station, monitoring prep levels and creating a prep list for the day. You will be responsible for preparing all ingredients for the appetizers and cheese/charcuterie boards. Daily duties include:
-wash and cut vegetables
-make pickles, chutneys and jams
-make mayo, mustard, salad dressings from scratch
-use a commericial blender, food processor, deli meat slicer
-slicing/cutting and portioning charcuterie meats and cheeses
-plating food orders as they come in during dinner service
-maintaining a clean and organized work space
-help with washing/putting away dishes
-making a daily prep to do list
-labeling all food prep
-ensure top quality and freshness of food being served
Compensation for this position will be between $17/hr plus biweekly tip shares of another approximately 2-2.75$/hr (140-200$) depending on business levels. This makes total compensation 19$/hr or higher.
Please note that we are providing a healthy work environment. All staff must be respectful and treat others with kindness. Condescention, toxic masculinity, and egoism are not tolerated. Successful candidates will have a positive attitude and will be team oriented.
Interested applicants can apply by responding directly to this ad. Our preference is for written communication. Thanks you for you interest. We look forward to hearing from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
Casual dress
Discounted or free food
Flexible Language Requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Evening shift
Every Weekend
Supplemental pay types:
Tips
Education:
Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
English (required)
Licence/Certification:
Food Handler Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Full Time Junior Cook (Garde Manger)
Company: Oz Kafe
Location: Ottawa
