Permanent Volume Restaurant jobs in Laval, QC

Overview
Cuisine de Manille Inc. is seeking a skilled and reliable Cook to join our restaurant team in Montreal. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking dishes using traditional Filipino cooking techniques and ingredients, while maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and kitchen safety.

The Cook will work in a fast-paced kitchen environment supporting dine-in, take-out, catering services, and occasional festival or food truck operations. This position requires attention to detail, strong time management skills, and experience working with Filipino cuisine.

Position: Ethnic Food Cook
Vacancy: One (1)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Language of Work: English

Work Location:
5781 Ave Victoria, Montreal, QC H3W 2R3 (On site – Restaurant)

This is an onsite position. Work must be performed at the restaurant location. No remote work option is available for this role. Occasional off-site work may be required to support catering services, festival operations, and food truck events. Off-site work-related expenses will be covered by the employer. Accommodations can be available, if needed, and upon request.

Additional Information: Other benefits (including vacation and holiday pay)

Schedule: Evening, shift, day, weekend. Overtime available as necessary after 40 hours per week at $51.93 per hour.

Duties

• Prepare and cook both individual and group-sized lunch, dinner and dessert specialty dishes using traditional techniques and recipes, regional flavor profiles, and culturally specific presentation styles.
• Requisition food, ingredients, and kitchen supplies — including imported Filipino products — and maintain accurate, up‑to‑date inventory records to ensure timely ordering, proper stock rotation, and adherence to best‑before dates.
• Maintain clean kitchen and food service areas and perform periodic inspections to ensure restaurant and kitchen areas meet internal and external health, safety, and sanitation requirements, and uphold strict hygiene and food safety handling procedures.
• Oversee kitchen operations and activities, and supervise kitchen staff and support teams during food and ingredient handling, plating, and other kitchen tasks to ensure all kitchen activities comply with health and safety standards, and that food presentation consistently reflects authentic Filipino culinary styles.
• Support menu planning and coordinate food preparation for dine‑in, take‑out, and catering services by identifying required ingredients and estimating quantities based on expected customer demand and service volumes.
• Determine appropriate food portion sizes by evaluating the type and combination of dish(es) being served, making sure to align portioning with menu pricing and cost targets.
• Provide training to kitchen staff on food preparation specific to Filipino cooking techniques, proper handling of ingredients and food safety procedures, and internal workflow processes that align with the restaurant’s operations and overall brand.
• Coordinate and participate in food preparation and cooking for corporate catering, private events, summer festivals, off‑site functions, and food truck service, ensuring efficient workflow and consistent quality during high‑volume production.
• Assist with organizing kitchen staff schedules by providing input on staffing needs to ensure adequate coverage based on food preparation and service needs.

Requirements

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• One (1) year to less than two (2) years of experience in food services setting
• Experience with Filipino cuisine (cooking, preparing, serving, etc.)
• This role is perfect for individuals passionate about the food industry who want to grow their culinary skills while providing exceptional service.

Details of Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail; fast-paced environment; repetitive tasks; standing for extended periods; and working under pressure.

Who Can Apply

If you meet the qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply.

How To Apply

Please submit your resume using one of the following methods:

Email: cuisinedemanille@gmail.com
Mail: 5781 Ave Victoria, Montreal, QC H3W 2R3
In Person: 5781 Ave Victoria, Montreal, QC H3W 2R3 (between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.)
Telephone: 514-944-8186 (between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.)

When applying, please include answers to the following screening questions:

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be asked to provide:

• Reference letter confirming relevant work experience
• Proof of required certifications

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $34.62 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person