Cook - Casual

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

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our kitchen team. This role focuses on preparing and cooking high-quality food in a fast-paced environment, following established standards and safety guidelines.

You will implement mise en place, assist with high-volume production, and maintain clean, organized work areas while collaborating with other departments to ensure excellent service. This position requires a reliable team player with strong cooking knowledge and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in restaurant or prep cook roles.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients and equipment.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety cert

Cooking school cert

Cooking methods knowledge

Accuracy & speed

Team player

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

Cooking school certificate

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.