Cook Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Alliston; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook food in line with corporate standards and regulations, ensuring high-quality service at all times. The role is hourly with pay around $20.00 per hour, with compensation based on skills and experience.

You will maintain mise en place, follow safety policies, label and store products properly, and collaborate with other departments. The position offers competitive total rewards and may involve AI-assisted screening in recruitment.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
• Food Safety Certification is an asset.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.

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 and safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products.
• Communicate effectively with operational departments.
• Report maintenance issues or accidents to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Job Summary:

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.

The hourly wage for this role is $20.00. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence-based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

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 is an asset
• 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.