Cook

The Berkeley; Bedford; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Berkeley is seeking an experienced full-time Cook to prepare home-style meals from scratch for residents, following established meal plans and recipes. Excellent communication and multitasking abilities are essential as you work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities include prepping ingredients, cooking a range of dishes, and ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a cook or similar role.
• Culinary certificate or equivalent is an asset.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for established dishes and recipes.
• Cook a variety of dishes including appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
• Follow health and safety standards when preparing food.
• Assist head chef as required.
• Follow recipes and cooking techniques for consistency.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff and servers to ensure timely service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage slower periods.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Culinary certificate

Job description

About the Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated full time Cook to join our team. As a Cook, you’ll be responsible for preparing excellent home style meals from scratch for a family of residents, following established meal plans and recipes.

Excellent communication skills are a must, as is the ability to multitask and stay organized. Working in the kitchen means working independently as well as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for established dishes, such as chopping vegetables and cutting meat.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
• Adhere to all health and safety standards when preparing food.
  
• Provide assistance to the head chef as required.
• Follow recipes and cooking techniques to ensure consistency.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff and servers to ensure all orders are prepared and served in a timely manner.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage when times are slow.

Requirements

• 3-5 years experience as a Cook
• Culinary certificate or equivalent an asset
• Strong knowledge of best practices and cooking methods, including safe knife-handling skills
• Strong prep and banquet style cooking
• Baking skills an asset
• Able to follow established recipes and meal plans
• Able to work independently with limited supervision
• Superb attention to detail while being able to work quickly and efficiently
• Excellent multitasking and organizational skills while working in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a motivated team player