Cook 1- Full Time

Compass Group Canada (Beaver) Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada (Beaver) Ltd. is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook and plate foods in a fast-paced kitchen. You will assemble mise en place and ensure high standards of quality and safety throughout production.

The role requires experience as a cook or prep cook, a valid Food Safety Certification, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in restaurant or prep cook roles.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Proven cooking experience

Excellent written and verbal skills

Independent and team work

Industry best practices

Accuracy and speed

Understanding of cooking methods

Physical ability

Education

Food Safety Certification

Certificate from recognized 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 other products 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.