Cook CD - Prep

HMSHost; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in Calgary is seeking a Cook CD-Prep to prepare and serve food items while ensuring quality and safety standards. The role requires basic food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards. Ideal candidates should possess communication skills and be ready to work in a fast-paced environment. This non-exempt position offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

RRSP retirement plan with company match

Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 0 – 1 years of closely related experience, preferably in high volume or fast casual dining.
• Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, and converse comfortably.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and season food items including soups, meats, and vegetables.
• Clean and sanitize work stations and equipment.
• Comply with food safety and sanitation practices.

Skills

Basic food preparation skills

Knowledge of HACCP standards

Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds

Communication skills

Job description

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay
• Meal and Transportation Benefits
• RRSP retirement plan with company match
• *Company paid life insurance
• *Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Summary

The Cook CD-Prep is responsible for preparing foods for serving, and must be able to perform all station functions in the cooking area; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and servers as necessary; performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or assigned Management of which associate is capable of performing; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times. This is a non‑exempt position and typically reports to the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or General Manager depending upon local requirements.

Essential Functions

• Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving food items which may include soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other food and beverage products
• Tastes products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed
• Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment
• Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment; Measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables
• Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of product
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment

• Requires basic food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards
• Requires 0 – 1 years of closely related experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals
• Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions
• Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions
• Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates
• Frequently works in hot environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti‑discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).

Source: HMSHost