Italian Cook

Location: Dufferin County (Shelburne)

Now hiring – experienced italian cook  location: caledon east, ontario  we are looking for a  highly skilled, reliable, and experienced italian cook  to join our restaurant kitchen team.
A minimum of 5 years of professional italian cooking experience is mandatory.
Job responsibilities & required skills:
minimum 5 years of hands-on experience working in a professional italian restaurant kitchen.
Strong knowledge of authentic italian cuisine and traditional cooking techniques.
Extensive experience preparing fresh pasta, homemade sauces, risotto, pizza, seafood, meat dishes, soups, salads, and appetizers.
Ability to independently handle all kitchen stations, including grill, sauté, pasta, fryer, and food preparation.
Excellent knife skills, food preparation, cooking, and presentation techniques.
Ability to follow recipes, maintain consistent food quality, and ensure proper portion control.

Experience with food inventory, stock rotation, ordering, and minimizing food waste.
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, cleaning, and proper food storage.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a busy restaurant environment.
Must maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked kitchen.
Must be reliable, punctual, hardworking, and a strong team player.
Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Certifications & qualifications:
valid ontario-recognized food handler certificate – required.
Minimum 5 years of professional italian cooking experience – required.
Culinary arts diploma or equivalent culinary training—preferred.
Red seal cook certification—an asset.
Whmis training—an asset.
Strong knowledge of ontario food safety and health regulations.
Important – please read before applying   do not apply if you do not have at least 5 years of professional italian cooking experience.
This requirement is strictly mandatory and non-negotiable.
We are looking for an experienced cook who can independently manage kitchen responsibilities and consistently prepare high-quality italian food.
Only qualified candidates with proven italian restaurant experience and the required kitchen skills will be contacted for an interview.