Cook

Equation Staffing Solutions.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company is seeking a Cook in Calgary. The role involves preparing meals, ensuring food quality, and adhering to health standards. Ideal candidates should have culinary experience and a Safe Food Handlers certificate. This position offers an opportunity to show creativity in food preparation while working in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook is required.
• Familiar with Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating.
• Physically capable of lifting heavy objects and tolerating kitchen heat.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following standardized recipes and ensure meals are served on time.
• Monitor the quality of food supplies and safely operate kitchen equipment.
• Maintain required records and adhere to established policies.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Quality Monitoring

Education

Safe Food Handlers certificate

Job description

Our Calgary client is seeking a Cook to join their team! If you love to be creative with your food, find satisfaction cooking a well-balanced meal and have a keen sense of customer service, this might be the job for you!

Responsibilities:

• To prepare food following standardized recipes
• Review menus and set-up equipment and supplies for daily food production
• Ensure meals are served on time, at appropriate temperatures and in portion-controlled quantities
• Monitor the quality of food supplies received and the proper operation of kitchen equipment
• Alert Management of problems and make recommendations concerning corrective actions
• Maintain required records e.g., menu changes, purchase orders, delivery receipts, temperature checks
• Responsible for the clear and correct labelling of excess food
• Safely operate all kitchen equipment and utensils
• Adhere to established policies and procedures
• Perform duties as outlined and any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements:

• Experience as a cook is required
• Current Safe Food Handlers certificate
• Experience in quantity food preparation
• Familiar with Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating and therapeutic diets
• Ability to understand oral and written directions
• Physically capable of lifting heavy objects, standing and walking short distances throughout the day and tolerating heat from the kitchen area

If this sounds like something you would like to learn more about, don’t wait – apply today – we are looking forward to speaking with you!