Cook

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Town of Rothesay; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Cook to prepare, pre-cook and cook food to corporate standards in a high-volume setting. You will handle mise en place, label and store products, and maintain cleanliness according to safety guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds Food Safety Certification and a certificate from a recognized cooking school, with proven cooking experience and strong communication within a team or independently.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including restaurant or prep cook roles.
• Excellent understanding of cooking methods, ingredients and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Food Safety Certification required and a certificate from a recognized cooking school.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and cook food as directed.
• Set up mise en place and prepare other products for high-volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment following health and safety rules.
• Label, date, store and rotate food in proper storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with operational departments.
• Report maintenance issues or accidents to supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Food Safety Certification

Certificate from cooking school

Job 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.