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The Landing Group

Baxters Landing - Line Cook

Oshawa, ON · On-site

CA$17.60 - CA$23.60/hr

Our vision begins and ends with great food, great service and great experiences. Your lifestyle ... developed. Recipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

The Burger's Priest

Crew Member - Danforth

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$17.60 - CA$18/hr

Follow recipe and presentation specifications * Prepare, season and cook food as directed * Operate ... Growth and development opportunities within the restaurant * Career advancement opportunities in a ...

The Burger's Priest

BP Grill Crew

Mississauga, ON

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The Burger's Priest

Crew Member- Waterloo

Waterloo, ON · On-site

CA$17.60 - CA$18/hr

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What is food recipe development?

A Food Recipe Development job involves creating, testing, and refining recipes for restaurants, food brands, or publications. Professionals in this field experiment with ingredients, cooking techniques, and presentation to develop unique and high-quality dishes. They may also focus on nutritional balance, cost efficiency, and scalability for commercial production. This role requires a deep understanding of culinary techniques, food science, and current market trends.

What does food recipe development involve?

In a Food Recipe Development position, you can expect to spend your days brainstorming and testing new recipes, refining ingredient lists, and ensuring recipes are reproducible and meet desired nutritional standards. You'll often collaborate closely with chefs, nutritionists, marketing teams, and food production staff to adjust flavors, textures, and ingredient sourcing. Documentation and recipe standardization for mass production or publication is a common part of the workflow. Additionally, you may participate in sensory evaluations, attend brainstorming sessions, and stay up to date on industry trends and consumer preferences. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to combine creativity with technical expertise in a collaborative environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for food recipe development?

To succeed in Food Recipe Development, you need a strong background in culinary techniques, nutrition, and food science, often supported by formal culinary education or related certifications. Experience with recipe management software, nutritional analysis tools, and food safety regulations is highly beneficial. Creativity, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills set top candidates apart, especially when collaborating with chefs, marketing teams, and product developers. These abilities are critical to creating innovative, high-quality recipes that meet consumer tastes, nutritional requirements, and market trends.

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Prep Cook / Line Cook (Full-Time & Part-Time)

Food World Plus

Mississauga, ON

CA$17.20 - CA$19/hr

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Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Job Summary

Prep Cook / Line Cook (Full-Time & Part-Time)

Company: J Dass Group – Food World Plus
Location: 50 Matheson Blvd E, Mississauga, ON
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time


About Us

Food World Plus, a new flagship supermarket by J Dass Group, is opening soon in Mississauga. Spanning approximately 172,000 sq. ft., our store will feature a large food court offering a variety of freshly prepared meals.

We are currently hiring Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, and Kitchen Assistants to join our team before our grand opening. Whether you have previous kitchen experience or are looking to start a career in food service, we encourage you to apply.


Responsibilities

  • Prepare ingredients according to standardized recipes and portion sizes.

  • Cook and assemble hot food items while maintaining quality and presentation standards.

  • Wash, cut, and prepare vegetables, meats, seafood, and other ingredients.

  • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace health and safety procedures.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and food preparation area.

  • Restock food, ingredients, and kitchen supplies as needed.

  • Work collaboratively with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations.

  • Assist with opening, closing, cleaning, and other daily kitchen duties.

  • Ensure consistent food quality and excellent customer service.


Experience/Qualifications

Required

  • Legally authorized to work in Canada.

  • Able to commute to the workplace.

  • Available for long-term employment.

  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

  • Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

  • Basic English communication skills.

Preferred

  • Previous kitchen, restaurant, or food service experience.

  • Experience preparing hot food.

  • Experience making sushi rolls (maki) and handling fish is an asset.

  • Experience in grocery retail, food sampling, or customer service is an asset.

No previous cooking experience is required. Training will be provided to motivated candidates with basic knife skills and a willingness to learn.

Schedule

  • Full-time or Part-time

  • 5–6 days per week

  • Weekend availability required

  • Flexible shifts between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

  • Practical cooking assessment required for experienced applicants.

  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Work Location

Food World Plus
50 Matheson Blvd E
Mississauga, ON

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experience levels. If you are passionate about food, enjoy working in a team environment, and want to grow with a new and exciting business, we encourage you to apply.

  • Food safety certification and knowledge of sanitation guidelines.

  • Proven experience as prep cook or line cook in fast-paced kitchens.

  • Ability to portion correctly and minimize waste through proper measuring.

  • Strong teamwork with capacity to support peak periods on the line.

  • Attention to mise en place to ensure consistent station setup.

  • Proficiency in operating standard kitchen equipment safely.

  • Open to feedback and driven by merit-based advancement.

  • Ability to assist in menu development and recipe execution.

  • Inventory support and stock rotation to prevent shortages.

  • Excellent communication with supervisors and clear progress updates.


What's in it for you? (Salary, Commissions & Benefits)

  • On-site role based in Mississauga, ON — collaborate face-to-face with your team in a modern workplace

  • Competitive base salary as the core of your compensation package


Food World Plus uses Workwolf’s AI-enabled tools to sort and screen applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions involve human review.