Cook FT Days & Weekends

Shelly's Indigenous Bistro is a vibrant Indigenous-owned and operated restaurant located at 1364 Main Street in Winnipeg, MB. Renowned for its commitment to quality food, respectful customer service, and safe food handling, this establishment serves the community through takeout, delivery, catering, and community-based food services. As a proud promoter of Indigenous culture and values, Shelly's Indigenous Bistro focuses on creating a welcoming environment that reflects its ethos while delivering an exceptional culinary experience. The restaurant prides itself on maintaining high standards in food quality, cleanliness, safety, and teamwork which resonates throughout its entire operation.

The role of Cook - Days at Shelly's Indigenous Bistro is a vital position within the kitchen team. This full-time role, offering compensation from $17.20 to $20.00 per hour based on experience and internal pay structure, is designed for individuals passionate about food preparation and eager to contribute to a fast-paced kitchen environment. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, Kitchen Lead, General Manager, or designate, the Cook supports daily kitchen operations including food preparation, cooking, line support, catering preparation, inventory organization, and sanitation duties. Successful candidates will bring previous kitchen experience, reliability, and the ability to work efficiently, ensuring that all food preparation meets the restaurant’s high culinary and safety standards.

As a Cook - Days, responsibilities include preparing vegetables, proteins, sauces, soups, side dishes, and other menu ingredients while adhering to recipes and portion standards. This position requires a multifaceted approach where the cook will support not only daily meal service but also takeout, delivery, catering, and special orders. Attention to safe knife skills and corresponding food safety procedures is essential. The role also encompasses assisting in line cooking, prep lists, kitchen production needs, and maintaining organized and sanitized workstations. Furthermore, the cook must ensure proper food storage, labelling, dating, and FIFO rotation to guarantee the freshness and safety of ingredients. Operating kitchen equipment safely and reporting maintenance concerns, as well as supporting teamwork alongside cooks, supervisors, drivers, and front-end staff, are core to the role.

This position demands excellent physical stamina including extended standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs. The cook will work during day shifts on weekdays, weekends, statutory holidays, and during operational peak periods including special catering events. This position represents a fantastic opportunity for individuals interested in working within an Indigenous business that values community, culture, quality, and culinary excellence while fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace environment.