Cook

Compass-Group; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass-Group is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook and pre-cook food in a high-volume kitchen environment at 111 Prince Arthur Avenue, Dartmouth, NS. The role requires strict adherence to food safety standards and efficient mise en place for quick production.

The successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating excellent communication and a solid understanding of cooking methods, ingredients and equipment. Physical ability and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Familiar with industry’s best practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare mise en place and other products for high volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate areas.
• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Report maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

71556-Dartmouth South Aca | 71556
111 Prince Arthur Avenue
DARTMOUTH, NS B2Y 0B3, CAN

Description

Prepares food in accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.


• Prepare \"mise en place\" (setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and otherproducts as required for high volume production.


• Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures.


• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas.


• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.


• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.


• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications:

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Cooks? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.


• Food Safety Certification required.


• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.


• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.


• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.


• Familiar with industry’s best practices.


• Able to work independently and as part of a team.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.