About this role
*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
Sueldo: $30,00 - $36,00 la hora
Experiencia: * Tradicional Colombian Culinary: 3 años (Obligatorio)
Idioma: * spanish (Obligatorio)
Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial