Cook - Food Service, Full Time

Chartwells Higher Education; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Cook for our Burnaby, BC facility to prepare high-quality meals in a fast-paced setting. You will maintain mise en place, manage cooking tasks and ensure proper food handling.

Ideal candidates have proven restaurant cook experience, a food safety certificate, and a certificate from a recognized cooking school. Strong teamwork and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Speed/Accuracy

Education

Food Safety Certification

Cooking school certificate

Job description

67435-BCIT - Pavilion -PL | 67435 3700 Willingdon Ave. BURNABY, BC V5G 3H2, CAN

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 otherproducts 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.