OJ’s Cold Lake – NOW HIRING Various Positions!

OJ’s Cold Lake – NOW HIRING Various Positions!

Original Joe's Cold Lake

City of Cold Lake

CAD 80,000 - 100,000

We are looking for FUN, ENERGETIC and EXPERIENCED individuals in search of a challenging and rewarding career in the Food Services and Hospitality Industry in an exciting and family-oriented work environment that offers competitive wages and room for professional growth.

We are passionate about providing our guests with amazing food with a superior dining experience each time they visit one of our establishments.

Company Operating Name: OJ’s Cold Lake Inc. o/a Original Joe’s Cold Lake

Start Date: As Soon as Possible

Business Address – Location of Work: 5302 50th Avenue, Cold Lake, Alberta, T9M 1P2

How to Apply – Contact Information:

Email: nabrecruitment@franworks.com or Fax: 647-723-0432

Please make sure to include the Job Reference# when applying.

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COOKS – When applying please use Job Reference# OJCLC8

Position Title: Cook

Terms of Employment:

• Morning, day, evening, nights, and weekends,
• Wage: $17.50 – $18.50/hour for 35 – 40 hours per week.

Job Descriptions / Main Duties:

• Providing prompt fulfillment of orders, prepares orders according to bill flow,
• Correctly prepares foods according to recipes and or instruction,
• Provides superior service and presentation of food for our guests,
• Resolving any complaints about food preparation or quality,
• Cross training in all areas of the kitchen including but not limited to grills, sauté, prep, dish washing, cleaning common areas of the kitchen, food rotation in coolers, fridges, and freezers,
• Prepares ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients; adding seasonings; verifying taste; and plating meals,
• Completes hot meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling ingredients and assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients,
• Adheres to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures; maintains temperature and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) logs as required; and maintains appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all food items,
• Stores leftovers according to established standards,
• Training staff in preparation, cooking, and handling of foods when required and assists with orienting new employees to their work area,
• Coordinates daily food supply inventory for kitchen when needed. Submits order to supervisor as required,
• Assists with receipt of deliveries and proper storage of said items delivered,
• Ensures smooth operation of kitchen services during absence of supervisor,
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, food storage, and all common work areas,
• Completes cleaning according to daily and weekly schedules and dishwashing/pot washing, silverware, as needed,
• Instructs personnel in use of new equipment and cleaning methods and provides efficient and effective methods of maintaining work area,
• Additional kitchen duties as requested and directed by kitchen manager or general manager,
• Must abide by all kitchen rules, schedules, and health and safety regulations.

Skill / Experience Requirements:

• 2 – 3 years of experience as a Cook, or combination of relevant education and experience are required.
• The Work Site Environment is fast paced and high pressure.
• Completion of Secondary (High) School is an asset.

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Front of House Supervisor – When applying please use Job Reference# OJCLFOH4

Position Title: Front of House Shift Supervisors

Available Positions: Four (4)

Terms of Employment:

• Morning, day, evening, nights, and weekends,
• Wage: $17.00 – $21.63/hour for 35 – 40 hours per week.

Job Descriptions / Main Duties:

• Oversees dining room operations on a shift basis.
• Build and maintain a productive partnership with the Back-of-House team to enable operational excellence.
• Ensures compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations – to ensure that proper safety procedures are in place to protect staff and guest.
• Always ensure exceptional guest services – support all levels of service with an aim to foster long-term guest relationships.
• Ensure stations are appropriately staffed and stocked before the restaurant opens and throughout shifts. Cooperate with the kitchen team by communicating necessary adjustments.
• Support the restaurant management team in maintaining and facilitating all aspects of restaurant operations in accordance with policies and procedures, for consistent company practices.
• Manage daily cash outs, produce reports, and communicate variances to management.
• Support management with daily decision making, scheduling, and planning while upholding standards, product quality and cleanliness.
• Troubleshoots and resolves guest concerns before they are escalated.

Experience Requirements:

• Language – English is spoken in the workplace; candidates must have good English.
• Work experience – 1 year to less than 2 years of experience supervising or a combination of experience and relevant education.
• Education – Completion of secondary school, or a combination of relevant education and experience in the food service sector with relevant supervisory experience; or Completion of a community college program in food service administration, hotel and restaurant management or related discipline.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Strong problem-solving, organizational and management,
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, willing to work split shifts when required, and
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time with some lifting required.

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KITCHEN MANAGER – When applying please use Job Reference# OJCLKM2

Available Positions: Two (2)

Terms of Employment:

• Morning, day, evening, nights, and weekends – Shift Work,
• Wage: $17.00 – $21.63/hour for 35 – 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities / Main Duties:

• Champion all brand standards, policies, procedures, and best practices in kitchen operations
• Recruit and retain “A” players for all kitchen positions in the restaurant with the assistance of the management team
• Create and/or maintain a positive culture of learning, recognition, doing things right and guest satisfaction
• Conduct and/or monitor thorough opening, changeover, revenue and closing walkthroughs during shifts readiness, adherence to spec, operational standards, food safety and the security of food inventory
• Instill safety, cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation awareness best practices in the kitchen
• Ensure the training, certification and adherence to all food safety standards and regulations for all kitchen team members
• Conduct kitchen orientations and committed to the training paths for team development in all kitchen positions
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to the kitchen team resulting in team depth and the development of candidates for future AKM and KM positions
• Assume responsibility for staffing, scheduling, labour and all Human Resources management including the evaluations and wage recommendations for the kitchen team
• Participate in weekly manager meetings providing feedback on team members for performance reviews, coaching, training, disciplinary actions, terminations and all the appropriate accompanying documentation
• Assume responsibility for the accuracy of all financial information and reporting (food inventory, kitchen tips, kitchen labour)
• Assume complete responsibility for food cost – conduct accurate inventory counts, proper ordering and receiving, calculating costs, managing waste, developing corrective actions plans with reporting schedules and timelines
• Assume complete responsibility for Kitchen labour costs – develop weekly labour forecasts, prepare schedules accurately to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability, and team morale on a weekly basis
• Coordinate and oversee the execution of effective cleaning schedules and repair and preventative maintenance programs for the entire facility and the equipment within it
• Establish operational priorities, facilitate implementation, and delegate responsibilities to Assistant Managers and Supervisors when and where appropriate with effective follow-up
• Participate actively in the daily operations of the kitchen, with appropriate balance in revenue periods and days of the week – be directly involved in food production
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the General Manager and/or Regional Kitchen Manager
• Always ensure that all responsibilities listed on the Back of House Key Accountabilities Poster, and personally performed or delegated to qualified and trained personnel

Skill / Experience Requirements:

• 1 – 2 Years Culinary experience with a minimum of One (1) year in Kitchen Management (Preferred), or a combination of relevant education and experience are required.
• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Completion of a community college program in food service administration, hotel and restaurant management or related discipline would be an asset.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to adapt to new situations.
• A strong sense of employee morale and engagement, and you must be able to work on any issue that arises.
• An understanding of an inventory control system.
• Strong with online and prep cooking.
• The capability to oversee a large staff and manage all situations, accordingly, keeping our core values and ideologies in mind.
• A good attitude and the ability to work with a dynamic management team, with a strong desire to help grow the business.
• Standing for long periods of time
• Heavy lifting – up to 50lbs
• Use of potentially dangerous kitchen equipment and training is required