Cook

Compass-Group; Saint John; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada in Saint John, NB is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook food in accordance with corporate standards, ensuring quality service in a high-volume kitchen. You will handle mise en place, labeling, dating and rotating products, and maintain cleanliness and safety in the workspace.

The role requires proven cooking experience, Food Safety Certification, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team within a dynamic kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience and restaurant or prep cook background.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in completing tasks.
• Familiar with industry best practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food as directed.
• Prepare mise en place and other products for high-volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use per health and safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverages appropriately.
• Communicate effectively with operational departments.
• Report maintenance issues or accidents to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical ability

Industry practices

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

Cooking certificate

Job description

81393-Millidgeville North | 81393
500 Woodward Avenue
Saint John, NB E2K 4G7, 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.

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:

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.