We are looking for FUN, ENERGETIC and EXPERIENCED individuals in search of a challenging and rewarding career in the Food Services and Hospitality Industry in an exciting and family-oriented work environment that offers competitive wages and room for professional growth.

We are passionate about providing our guests with amazing food with a superior dining experience each time they visit one of our establishments.

Company Operating Name: Pennypacker Restaurant Consortium Inc. OJ’s Whitecourt o/a Original Joes Restaurant & Bar
Start Date: As Soon as Possible
Business Address – Location of Work: 1 – 500 B4 Dahl Drive, Whitecourt, Alberta, T7S 1X6

How to Apply – Contact Information:
Email: [email protected] or Fax: 647-723-0432
Please make sure to include the Job Reference# when applying.
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COOKS – When applying please use Job Reference# OJWC5

Position Title: Cook
Available Positions: Five (5)

Terms of Employment:
• Permanent position – Full-time,
• Morning, day, evening, nights, and weekends,
• Wage: $17.00 – $18.50/hour for 35 – 40 hours per week.

Job Descriptions / Main Duties:
• Providing prompt fulfillment of orders, prepares orders according to bill flow,
• Correctly prepares foods according to recipes and or instruction,
• Provides superior service and presentation of food for our guests,
• Resolving any complaints about food preparation or quality,
• Cross training in all areas of the kitchen including but not limited to grills, sauté, prep, dish washing, cleaning common areas of the kitchen, food rotation in coolers, fridges, and freezers,
• Prepares ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients; adding seasonings; verifying taste; and plating meals,
• Completes hot meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling ingredients and assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients,
• Adheres to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures; maintains temperature and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) logs as required; and maintains appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all food items,
• Stores leftovers according to established standards,
• Training staff in preparation, cooking, and handling of foods when required and assists with orienting new employees to their work area,
• Coordinates daily food supply inventory for kitchen when needed. Submits order to supervisor as required,
• Assists with receipt of deliveries and proper storage of said items delivered,
• Ensures smooth operation of kitchen services during absence of supervisor,
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, food storage, and all common work areas,
• Completes cleaning according to daily and weekly schedules and dishwashing/pot washing, silverware, as needed,
• Instructs personnel in use of new equipment and cleaning methods and provides efficient and effective methods of maintaining work area,
• Additional kitchen duties as requested and directed by kitchen manager or general manager,
• Must abide by all kitchen rules, schedules, and health and safety regulations.

Skill / Experience Requirements:
• 2 – 3 years of experience as a Cook, or combination of relevant education and experience are required.
• The Work Site Environment is fast paced and high pressure.
• Completion of Secondary (High) School is an asset.
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Front of House Supervisor – When applying please use Job Reference# OJFOHSW4!

Position Title: Front of House Supervisors
Available Positions: Four (4)

Terms of Employment:
• Permanent position – Full-time,
• Morning, day, evening, nights, and weekends,
• Wage: $18.00 – $22.00/hour for 35 – 40 hours per week.

Job Descriptions / Main Duties:
• Oversees dining room operations on a shift basis.
• Build and maintain a productive partnership with the Back-of-House team to enable operational excellence.
• Ensures compliance with licensing laws, heath and safety and other statutory regulations – to ensure that proper safety procedures are in place to protect staff and guest.
• Always ensure exceptional guest services – support all levels of service with an aim to foster long-term guest relationships.
• Ensure stations are appropriately staffed and stocked before the restaurant opens and throughout shifts. Cooperate with the kitchen team by communicating necessary adjustments.
• Support the restaurant management team in maintaining and facilitating all aspects of restaurant operations in accordance with policies and procedures, for consistent company practices.
• Manage daily cash outs, produce reports, and communicate variances to management.
• Support management with daily decision making, scheduling, and planning while upholding standards, product quality and cleanliness.
• Trouble-shoots and resolves guest concerns before they are escalated.
• Performs front line services duties as required.

Experience Requirements:
• Language – English is spoken in the workplace; candidates must have good English.
• Work experience – 1 year to less than 2 years of experience supervising or a combination of experience and relevant education.
• Education – Completion of secondary school, or a combination of relevant education and experience in the food service sector with relevant supervisory experience; or Completion of a community college program in food service administration, hotel and restaurant management or related discipline.

Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Strong problem-solving, organizational and management,
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, willing to work split shifts when required, and
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time with some lifting required.

Required languages: English

Education level: Completion of High School is an asset

Required skills: Cooks 2 – 3 years of experience as a Cook / FOH Supervisors 1 year to less than 2 years of experience supervising

Closest intersection: Dahl Drive & 52 Avenue