COOK OPPORTUNITIES
Part-Time – Days & Evenings
Shelly’s Indigenous Bistro Location: 1364 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB Employment Type: Part-Time Compensation: $17.20–$20.00 per hour, based on experience Schedule: Day shifts, evening shifts, weekends, statutory holidays, catering events, and operational peak periods as required
Position Summary
Shelly’s Indigenous Bistro is seeking reliable and hardworking part-time Cooks to support daily kitchen operations, food preparation, line cooking, catering preparation, takeout and delivery orders, and sanitation duties.
We are hiring for both day and evening shifts. Applicants will be considered based on experience, availability, and operational needs.
The successful candidates will have previous kitchen experience and be comfortable preparing ingredients, following recipes, supporting food service, maintaining cleanliness, and working as part of a busy kitchen team.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare vegetables, proteins, sauces, soups, side dishes, and other menu ingredients • Cook and assemble menu items according to recipes, portion standards, and food preparation procedures • Support day or evening service, takeout, delivery, catering, and special orders • Demonstrate safe and effective knife skills • Follow food quality, presentation, portioning, and timing standards • Assist with line cooking, prep lists, and kitchen production needs • Support catering preparation, packaging, and event production as required • Ensure proper food storage, labelling, dating, and FIFO rotation • Restock ingredients, dry goods, supplies, and workstations as required • Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized prep stations, cooking areas, storage areas, and equipment • Complete cleaning, sanitation, organization, and closing duties as assigned • Assist with inventory counts, stock organization, and supply tracking • Operate kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance concerns • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements • Work collaboratively with cooks, supervisors, drivers, and front-end staff • Support teamwork and assist other departments when operationally required • Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience
• Previous kitchen, prep cook, line cook, catering, restaurant, or food service experience is required • Experience working in a commercial kitchen environment is preferred • Strong knife skills and safe food preparation techniques • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment • Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately • Strong attention to detail and food quality • Reliable attendance and punctuality • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Positive attitude and willingness to learn • Ability to communicate respectfully with team members, supervisors, and other departments
Training & Certification Requirements
• Manitoba Food Handler Certification required or willingness to obtain upon hire • WHMIS Certification required or willingness to obtain upon hire • First Aid/CPR Certification is considered an asset • Must participate in required workplace safety, food safety, and operational training
Working Conditions
This role requires extended standing and walking, frequent bending and reaching, repetitive hand and arm movements, working near heat and kitchen equipment, and lifting up to 50 lbs. The position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment during day or evening service, catering preparation, weekends, statutory holidays, and operational peak periods.
Indigenous Preference Statement
Shelly’s Indigenous Bistro is proud to be an Indigenous-owned and operated business. Preference may be given to qualified Indigenous applicants, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit applicants, in accordance with our commitment to supporting Indigenous employment, training, and economic participation.
Shelly’s Indigenous Bistro is an Indigenous-owned restaurant and catering company based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We are committed to providing quality food, strong customer service, teamwork, and community-focused hospitality while creating employment and growth opportunities within a respectful and inclusive workplace.
