first cook

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Employer details Familia Fine Foods

Job details

*Familia Fine Foods ? Cook (General) / First Cook* _Fine Dining | Full-Time | Colombian Cuisine Specialist_ *About the Role* Familia Fine Foods is seeking a skilled and passionate *First Cook* with fine dining experience to join our kitchen team. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, high-standards environment ? ideal for a culinary professional with *deep roots in traditional Colombian and Latin American cooking*. Knowledge of Colombian cuisine is not just an asset ? it is *central to this position*. *Key Responsibilities* * Prepare, cook, and present *authentic traditional Colombian dishes* with consistency and cultural integrity * Demonstrate expertise in *Latin American culinary techniques* and regional flavour profiles * Deliver high-quality meals with customer satisfaction as the guiding priority * Set up and oversee buffet service when required * Identify and resolve kitchen issues promptly and professionally * Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate helpers during service * Manage stock levels and submit supply requests as needed * Assist with *menu creation*, drawing on knowledge of Colombian and Latin American cuisine * Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances * Estimate food requirements and costs * Inspect kitchen and food service areas; enforce hygiene and food safety standards * Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment *Qualifications* *Experience* * Minimum *3 years* of professional kitchen experience in Colombian Food * Demonstrated experience preparing dishes for customers with *food allergies or intolerances* * Commercial food preparation experience required *Education* * High School Diploma * Vocational Certificate as a Cook is considered an asset *Culinary Knowledge ? Essential* * *Proven, hands-on experience cooking Colombian cuisine* is a core requirement of this role * Candidates must demonstrate familiarity with traditional dishes, ingredients, preparation methods, and regional variations of Colombian and broader Latin American cooking *Additional Skills* * Strong communication skills in Spanish * In-depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations (Ontario standards) * Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills * Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced fine dining environment * Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo, Por contrato, Indefinido Duración del contrato: 36 meses Sueldo: $30,00 - $36,00 la hora Experiencia: * Tradicional Colombian Culinary: 3 años (Obligatorio) Idioma: * spanish (Obligatorio) Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial