2nd Cook, Casual

Groupe Compass Quebec ltée.; Parksville; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading food services company is seeking a 2nd Cook, Casual position in Parksville, Canada. This role involves preparing food, ensuring quality service, and maintaining kitchen safety standards. The ideal candidate should have proven cooking experience and a Food Safety Certification. You will work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth and additional health benefits. The starting hourly rate is $26.66, with shifts available as needed. Join us and contribute to a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Support for mental health and wellness

Diverse and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook required.
• Excellent understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook, and/or cook food products as directed.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies.
• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.

Skills

Proven cooking experience

Food Safety Certification

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in teams

Understanding of cooking methods

Education

Certificate from a recognized cooking school

Job description

What’s in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. just now is our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative that was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. Visit our Stronger Together Compass website at www.strongertogethercompass.com. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

Working Title

2nd Cook, Casual

Employment Status

On-Call (PRN, Per Diem, Casual)

Starting Hourly Rate

$26.66 per hour

Address

180 Jensen Avenue East Parksville BC V8P 2H3

New Hire Schedule

Mon – Sun as needed, shifts between 10:30-8:00pm

Important Information

Previous cooking experience required. Ideal candidate will have a passion for food and cooking

Benefits

Access to health, dental, and additional benefits after successfully completing the probationary period

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

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Job Summary

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

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school considered an asset.
• 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.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.