Batch Production Line Cook

Position Title: Line Cook

Terms of Employment: Full Time Term Position, Monday to Friday 7:00am-3:00pm

The Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute Inc. (CMWI) is a Family Resource Centre fostering wellbeing, safety, and belonging for all. At the Canadian Muslim Women's Institute, our goal is to facilitate the successful social and economic integration of newcomers, refugees, and marginalized communities in Manitoba. We are committed to providing comprehensive support that empowers these groups to fully participate in their community, contribute to the economy, and build a strong, independent future.

The Culinary Edge, a program of Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute Inc. (CMWI), creates exceptional, culturally inspired Halal meals for shelters, organizations and businesses. We specialize in diverse, authentic flavors while training newcomers in culinary skills and building careers. Our mission combines outstanding food service with community empowerment and cultural celebration

Position Summary:

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Batch Production Line Cook to join our high-volume food production kitchen in downtown Winnipeg.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen, is comfortable preparing food in large quantities, and understands the importance of consistency, teamwork, organization, and food safety.

Responsibilities:

· Prepare and cook large batches of food according to standardized recipes and production schedules.

· Prepare proteins, vegetables, rice, pasta, sauces, stews, curries and other menu items.

· Measure and prepare ingredients accurately for large-volume production.

· Follow recipes, portion standards and production quantities.

· Ensure food is consistent in taste, texture, appearance and quality.

· Monitor proper cooking, holding, cooling and storage temperatures.

· Assist with portioning, packaging and labelling meals when required.

· Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary workstation.

· Follow food safety, sanitation and FIFO procedures.

· Properly store and rotate ingredients and prepared foods.

· Communicate ingredient shortages, production concerns or quality issues to the kitchen lead.

· Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure daily production is completed on time.

· Assist with preparation for the following day’s production.

· Support catering and other kitchen production when required.

Essential Qualifications:

· Previous experience working as a cook, line cook or production cook.

· Experience with high-volume or batch cooking is an asset.

· Comfortable preparing large quantities of food.

· Able to follow standardized recipes and instructions.

· Good knife skills and basic knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment.

· Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen sanitation.

· Able to work efficiently while maintaining food quality.

· Dependable, punctual and able to work well as part of a team.

· Able to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive kitchen tasks.

· Able to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

· Food Handler Certificate is preferred.

· Clear criminal record check

*Please apply only if you see yourself a strong fit for this position, inexperienced candidates with no relevant experience will not be considered.

We are grateful to all applicants; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Experience:

• Line Cook: 1 year (required)

Location:

• Winnipeg, MB (required)

Work Location: In person