3rd Cook

Sodexo Canada Ltd; Stewart; On-site; CAD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Job summary

A multinational food services company is seeking a 3rd Cook in British Columbia to accurately prepare and serve various food items. The role requires experience in an industrial kitchen and knowledge of HACCP food safety processes. Responsibilities include cooking fast food, ensuring food quality, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. Ideal candidates should exhibit integrity and teamwork while adhering to safety protocols. This position offers a wage of $21.00 per hour with rotational shifts.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in an industrial kitchen serving large audiences.
• 1-2 years of experience in food preparation in high-volume environments.
• Personal and professional integrity, good attendance, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items including fast food cooking.
• Ensure high-quality food service following standards.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety processes (HACCP)

Ability to operate kitchen equipment

Education

Pre-employment training course in cooking

Job description

Overview

Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and organizational performance. Operating in 45 countries, we serve over 80 million consumers each day through our unique combination of services. We pride ourselves on being committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. By partnering with the Stop Hunger Foundation, we have dedicated ourselves to corporate responsibility by fighting hunger worldwide. Start your journey with Sodexo, as we continue to grow across Canada!

Job Description

Position: 3rd Cook

Point of Hire Location: Terrace, BC

Rotation: 28 days in/14 days out – Out of province 14 days in/7 days out if local

Wage: $21.00 per hour

Scope:

The 3rd Cook will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, present, and serve a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, as well as other tasks and initiatives delegated by the Sous Chefs and Executive Chef.

Responsibilities

• Typically perform fast food cooking duties (burgers, hot dogs, french fries, eggs to order) to prepare food items for guests.
• May produce food and serve guests at an a la carte, buffet, or grill station.
• Prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal/provincial and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure high-quality food service.
• Provide the highest quality of service to customers.
• Follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, tasting, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other items for consumption in dining areas.
• Prepare foods by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, wash, peel, cut, and shred fruits and vegetables, and trim as needed.
• Taste products, read menus, and keep records to accurately plan production requirements.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment and follow all Sodexo, client, and regulatory rules and procedures.
• Produce small to large batch goods using various methods.
• May select recipes per menu cycle, prepare bakery items, receive inventory, and move and lift foodstuffs and supplies.
• Attend training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated and participate in allergy and foodborne illness in-service training.
• Comply with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures, including HACCP.
• Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments; report accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed a recognized pre-employment training course in cooking.
• Excellent knife skills, with ability to demonstrate them to your supervisor.
• Know how to operate steamers, deep fryers, and meat slicers.
• 1–2 years’ experience in an industrial kitchen serving a large audience (e.g., 1000–5000 persons).
• 1–2 years of experience with food preparation and processing.
• 1–2 years of food preparation experience in a high-volume environment.
• 1 year of experience using HACCP food safety processes.
• May accept an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• May be required to work a day or night shift.
• Personal and professional integrity, appearance, and demeanor; good attendance and performance records.
• Embodies Sodexo value behaviors: Service Spirit, Team Spirit, and the Spirit of Progress.

Additional Information

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other federal, provincial, or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates who participate in all aspects of the selection process.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.

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