Cook - Casual

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 31,322 - 44,610; Full time

Job summary

COMPASS GROUP CANADA in Vancouver is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare, pre-cook and cook foods to standard while maintaining high quality, safety, and efficiency. The role includes mise en place, rotation of stock and collaboration with multiple departments to ensure smooth operations.

Ideal candidates have proven cooking experience, a valid food safety certification, and a certificate from a recognized cooking school.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and cook food 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 beverage products.
• Communicate with other departments; report maintenance or accidents to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Food safety certification

Cooking school certificate

Job description

The hourly wage rate for this position is $27.56 - (base pay+SSO wage*)*Base 22.55 + 5.01/hr SSO wage) *Single Site Order (SSO) is subject to the direction of government and may be discontinued at any time.

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:

• 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.