1st Cook - Part Time

Compass-Group; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass-Group in Red Deer, AB is seeking a part-time 1st Cook to join our kitchen team. The role focuses on preparing, pre-cooking and cooking food to meet corporate standards while maintaining high quality and safety.

This position offers a training opportunity with a Red Seal Qualified Chef and schedules TBC. The ideal candidate has proven cooking experience in restaurants or prep kitchens, holds a Food Safety Certification, and can work independently or as part of a team while communicating

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in a restaurant or prep cook role.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Strong understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients and equipment.
• Accurate and fast execution of tasks.
• Familiar with industry best practices.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare mise en place and other products for high volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use per safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food items properly.
• Communicate with other departments as needed.
• Report maintenance or safety issues to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Proven cooking experience

Restaurant cooking

Cooking methods

Speed and accuracy

Teamwork

Communication

Physical fitness

Food safety

Education

Culinary certificate

Job description

64409-Christenson Com-Tim | 64409
42 Timberstone Way
RED DEER, AB T4P 0E5, CAN

Description

Position: 1st Cook - Part Time
Salary: $19.00
Schedule: TBC
Important: Opportunity to train alongside a Red Seal Qualified Chef!

Prepares food in accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare "mise en place" (setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and other products as required for high volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications:

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Cooks? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Familiar with industry’s best practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Peer Recognition

Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization