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Newrest; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Newrest In Canada is seeking dedicated food preparation staff for our Calgary unit. You will learn and execute menu details, apply knife skills, and maintain safe, clean work areas on a fast-paced line.

Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak English, with prior restaurant or catering experience and knowledge of HACCP as an asset. Flexibility to stand for long periods, work weekends, and adapt to changing priorities is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a restaurant or catering business is required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Knowledge of HACCP is an asset; training may be provided.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Understand the menu and ensure accurate food preparation.
• Master knife skills and maintain safe work surfaces.
• Prepare food including marinating, seasoning, chopping and slicing vegetables.
• Control portions and monitor food levels on the line.
• Follow recipes and procedures consistently.
• Prepare food throughout the day as guidelines specify.
• Use prep sheets and station checklists accurately.
• Adhere to high standards of food prep, cleaning and sanitation.
• Be on your feet while clocked in; take breaks as scheduled.
• Complete cold food prep accurately, neatly and timely.
• Anticipate and respond to other departments’ requests.
• Develop positive working relationships with unit staff.
• Work as part of a team and assist others as needed.
• Adapt to changing priorities with urgency and accuracy.
• Follow instructions for recipes and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Stamina

Attention to detail

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Newrest In Canada

Our clients are leading airlines companies such as American Airlines, Aero Mexico, Air France KLM, Saudia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Brussels Airline...

Newrest has 3 major operational units based in Toronto, Montreal & Calgary. These units, specialised in airline catering & buy-on-board are successfully growing and we are looking for new talents to reinforce and develop our business.

Newrest is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO ARE ALREADY IN CANADA WITH A VALID DOCUMENT TO WORK.

Responsibilities

• Have the ability to demonstrate a complete understanding of the required menu
• Knife skills : techniques to hold knifes safely, secure work surface, handle cutting board, cut fast
• Perform food preparation processes: marinating, seasoning, chopping, dicing, cutting, slicing vegetables
• Maintaining appropriate portion control and consistently monitoring food levels on the line
• Consistently following the proper recipes and procedures
• Preparing food throughout the day as indicated in the booklets guidelines
• Consistently and accurately using prep sheets, road maps, cleanliness list, and station checklists
• Adhering to high standards regarding food preparation, cleaning and sanitation
• Requires to be on their feet working while clocked in, unless on break
• Completing cold food preparation assignment accurately, neatly, and in a timely fashion
• Anticipating and reacting to other departments’ requests
• Have the ability to develop positive working relationships with other unit employees
• Work as part of a team by helping others as needed or requested
• Be able to adapt to changing priorities with a sense of urgency
• Be able to follow instructions for recipes
• Perform other duties as assigned

We Are Looking For

• Mandatory prior experience in a similar position IN A RESTAURANT or IN A CATERING BUSINESS
• Experience with Halal, Middle Eastern, Indian Cuisine is a strong asset
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to read in English, write in English, speak in English
• Good knowledge of HACCP is an asset (training will be provided otherwise)
• Ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work on weekends
• Attendance, diligence, punctuality, reliability

https://www.newrest.eu/