Cold Food Prep

Chartwells Higher Education; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SFU Dining Services in Burnaby, BC is seeking a Prep Cook to join its team. You will prepare ingredients, follow production schedules, and support cooks while maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen.

The role requires previous prep cook experience, a valid Food Handler Certificate, and familiarity with health and safety rules. Training from a culinary school is considered an asset, with a focus on teamwork and positive performance under pressure.

Qualifications

• Previous prep cook experience is required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
• Ability to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
• Team player with effective communication skills.
• Patient and able to stay positive under pressure.
• Culinary school training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Obtain daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef.
• Label and stock ingredients on shelves.
• Measure ingredients and seasonings for cooking.
• Prepare ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables and cutting meat.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces and parboiling.
• Prepare simple dishes such as salads and entrées.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and sanitize surfaces.
• Store food and items properly and comply with guidelines.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.

Skills

Prep cook experience

Team player

Communication skills

Food handler certification

Health and safety knowledge

Knife skills

Positive under pressure

Culinary training asset

Education

Certificate from recognized cooking school

Job description

62351-SFU Dining Commons- | 62351
SFU Dining Services
8888 University Drive
BURNABY, BC V5A 1S6, CAN

Description

How you will make an impact:
You will be responsible for preparing food and serving customers in accordance with applicable local standards, guidelines and regulations.

As a Prep Cook, you will:

• Obtain daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.
• Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned

About you:

• Previous experience as a prep cook required
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school
• You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
• A team player with effective communication skills
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
• Training from a culinary school will be an asset
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

The hourly wage rate for this position is $24.44. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence-based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

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.