Cook - Casual

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPASS GROUP CANADA in Calgary is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare and cook food per corporate standards, set up mise en place, and maintain high-volume production with strict health and safety guidelines.

Applicants must have food safety certification, a recognized cooking school certificate, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with strong communication and physical stamina.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in restaurant or prep kitchen.
• Food safety certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and physical stamina.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety certification

Cooking school certificate

Cooking methods knowledge

Attention to detail

Industry best practices

Team player

Communication skills

Physical ability

Education

Cooking school certificate

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

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.