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Cook, Full Time

@ RA

Waterloo, Ontario

$22/hrFull-time
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Overview

RA is hiring a full-time Cook at $22 per hour. The cook prepares, pre-cooks and cooks food to corporate standards and high-volume production needs, keeps the kitchen clean and safe, and ensures quality food service at all times.

Pay:

$22 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, pre-cook and cook food products as directed
  • Set up mise en place for high-volume production
  • Clean kitchen equipment and follow health and safety policies
  • Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products
  • Report maintenance needs, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor

Requirements summary:

  • Proven restaurant or prep cook experience
  • Food Safety Certification required
  • Certificate from a recognized cooking school preferred
  • Excellent understanding of cooking methods, ingredients and equipment
  • Accuracy and speed in executing tasks
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-08
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-02

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCustomer service
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFood Safety Certification
EducationTrade certificate (preferred)
Fields of studyCulinary arts

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Job description

The hourly wage rate for this position is $22 . Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

This is a posting for an existing job vacancy

Prepares food in accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
  • Prepare "mise en place" (setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and other products as required for high volume production.
  • Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas.
  • Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
  • Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications:

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Cooks? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

  • Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
  • Food Safety Certification required.
  • Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
  • Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
  • Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
  • Familiar with industry’s best practices.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

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