Café Cook

As a daytime cook at our Home Office in Saint John NB, you will support our company strategy by creating a branded employee experience within the Café. Your goal will be to prepare meats, fish, vegetables, soups, sandwiches, salads and other hot food grill products using your technical skills and experience as a cook. You will also prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. You will also be responsible for performing duties in the areas of food preparation and café operations, including cleaning, inventory control, and providing input to build new menus. Your success will ensure a positive customer service experience every time.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply by November 13th, 2026.

What We Offer:

• Work Environment – Work in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café
• Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
• Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
• Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities:

• Inspect and clean, and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, refrigeration, and other kitchen equipment
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
• Knows and complies consistently with the cafe’s standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to support a smooth service period
• Consult with Café Manager to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
• Closes the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assists others in closing the kitchen
• Support vacation coverage at our Refinery Café

Your Skills:

• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong line work, prep and production experience
• Excellent time management, organization, and multi-tasking skills
• Strong communication skills and a friendly energetic attitude

Your Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Post secondary training from a culinary program an asset
• 3-5 years’ cooking experience in the food service industry

The expected salary range for this position is $47,840 - $59,800. Placement within the range will be based on relevant experience, qualifications and skills.

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.​

Job Requirements - Work Experience

Cook

Job Requirements - Education

Diploma / Certification: Trades