1st Cook

Gategroup; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary services provider in Ottawa is seeking a First Cook to prepare and cook food items according to airline menu specifications. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a high-volume catering environment and be familiar with food safety standards. This role requires strong communication skills and a passion for culinary excellence. Weekend and holiday availability is necessary.

Qualifications

• 1-year experience in a hotel kitchen, restaurant, or catering environment.
• Ability to read and follow food specifications in English.
• Experience in mass production and cooking various cuisines is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with the company's Food Safety/HACCP policies.
• Manage inventory and work efficiently with kitchen staff.

Skills

Cooking in various cuisines

Inventory management

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree or cooking certification

Red Seal or equivalent

Tools

Rational Oven

Fryer

Steam Kettles

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

Position Summary

A First Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking various food items according to recipes and airline menu specifications. He/she must follow consistently all the food safety and HACCP principles in line with Gate Gourmet Food Safety policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely, proper, and efficient preparation of all food items according to the correct menu specifications, recipes, and passenger load requirements.
• Ensure the proper use of raw materials in a continuous effort to keep wastage to a minimum.
• Comply with and practice the company’s established Food Safety/ HACCP Policy and Procedures.
• Assuring that the quality standards of the food is maintained all the time
• Co-ordinate with Assembly/Food Packing staff to make sure their work is not delayed, and all dished meals are in accordance with the airline specs
• Responsible for managing inventory, ensure FIFO is being followed
• Should have basic knowledge, experience, and skills to work with various modern kitchen equipment – Rational Oven, Fryer, Steam Kettles, Char Broiler, Flat top Stove, Cooking Gas range etc.

Job Specific Requirements

• At least 1-year experience cooking in a hotel kitchen/restaurant or manufacturing high volume catering environment
• Experience cooking in various cuisines – Asian/Indian/Continental/ is an asset, Knowledge of international cuisines
• Must be able to Read, write and follow food specifications and menu guidelines in English
• Red Seal (preferred or on route to achieve)
• Experience in mass production
• Availability on weekends and holidays
• As per Transport Canada, this would classify as a screener position therefore they must be PR or Canadian Citizen.

Our Employees Must Be Able to

• Work assigned schedule which may include multiple shifts, weekends and holiday
• Arrive to work on-time
• Pass a criminal background check

Education Requirements

• Culinary degree or cooking certification preferred
• Red Seal or equivalent preferred

Environmental Requirements

• Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds
• Regularly stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during shifts of 8 hours

Demonstrated Competencies to be Successful in the Position

Thinking - Information search and analysis, problem resolution skills

Engaging - Understanding others, team leadership, developing people

Inspiring - Influencing and building relationships, motivating and inspiring, communicating effectively

Achieving - Delivering business results under pressure, championing performance improvement, customer focus

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Gate Gourmet is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

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