Cook Casual

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Surrey; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare, pre-cook and cook high-volume meals in accordance with corporate standards and safety policies. You will assemble mise en place, label and rotate stock, and work with multiple departments to ensure quality service.

The ideal candidate has food safety certification, cooking school certificate, and strong communication, accuracy and teamwork. This on-site role requires physical stamina and the ability to work independently or as part of a

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including restaurant or prep cook.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Excellent understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing tasks.
• Familiar with industry’s best practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Proven cooking experience

Excellent communication skills

Independent and team work

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.