First Cook (Burlington)

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 Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2o4dw1