Cook

Join Island Grill and turn your passion for cooking into delicious experiences for our customers!

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Cook to join our team. The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality food while adhering to Island Grill’s food safety, sanitation, and production standards. This role ensures efficient use of kitchen equipment and supplies to minimize waste and supports a consistent customer experience by upholding our Quality, Service, and Cleanliness (QSC) standards.

Island Grill is a leading QSR chain that specializes in authentic Jamaican cuisine and hospitality. Our purpose is to meet the needs of our customers by delivering home-cooked Jamaican meals for people on the go. We are committed to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive and grow through training, mentorship, and mutual support. We are seeking to engage individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, who thrive in and enjoy high-paced environments. 

Key Functions

• Prepare high-quality, consistent food by following standard recipes, portion sizes, and cooking procedures
• Monitor food quality through temperature checks and correct cooking techniques
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation while following food safety and occupational safety procedures
• Complete assigned cleaning tasks to ensure overall restaurant cleanliness
• Support inventory practices including stocking, labeling, rotation, and storage of food items
• Report equipment malfunctions promptly to the Manager on Duty
• Maintain professional appearance and comply with uniform and grooming standards
• Provide excellent internal customer service to team members and management
• Help achieve QSC performance targets and support sales and profit goals by minimizing waste
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records and gross profit margins
• Contribute to food quality results as measured by internal audits and mystery shopper scores

Our Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for someone who:

• skilled and motivated with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in fast-food or commercial kitchen operations
• knowledgeable in food safety standards, portion control, and cooking procedures, and consistently produce high-quality, well-presented dishes
• demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• possess excellent teamwork, communication, and customer service skills

Qualifications & Experience: 

• High School Diploma with passes in Food & Nutrition/Home Management, Mathematics, and English at the CXC level
• HEART Trust/NCTVET Level II/III in Commercial Food Preparation (asset)
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a Cook or Chef, preferably in the fast-food industry
• Knowledge of food safety standards and cooking procedures

Interested persons should submit their application.

We appreciate and thank all applicants; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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