Cook, Full Time

Chartwells - Compass Group Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells - Compass Group Canada is looking for a skilled Cook to join our Brampton facility. The role involves preparing and cooking meals per corporate standards, maintaining mise en place for high-volume production and ensuring food safety procedures are followed.

Responsibilities include labeling and storing foods, cleaning equipment, and communicating with departments. The candidate should have proven cooking experience, a food safety certificate, and the ability to work independently or

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.
• Reliable access to a vehicle would be an asset in this position.

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.

Skills

Proven cooked experience

Food Safety Certification

Culinary certificate

Cooking methods knowledge

Accuracy and speed

Industry best practices

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Physical ability

Vehicle access (asset)

Education

Certificate from a recognized cooking school

Job description

17422-Sheridan Davis Camp | 17422
7899 McLaughlin Rd.
P.O. Box 7500
BRAMPTON, ON L6V 1G6, 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 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.

Reliable access to a vehicle would be an asset in this position.

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Experience

Preferred

1-2 years:

Professional culinary experience an asset.