Cook, Full Time

Compass Group Canada (Beaver) Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada (Beaver) Ltd. is seeking a cook to join our kitchen team in Calgary. You will prepare, pre-cook and cook food to meet established standards, ensure mise en place, and maintain high quality service in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires proven cooking experience, a Food Safety Certification, and a certificate from a recognized cooking school. You will work independently and as part of a team, with a focus on safety, efficiency and collaboration with other departments.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience is required.
• Excellent understanding of cooking methods, ingredients and equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and cook food as directed.
• Set up mise en place and other products for high-volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment according to health and safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverages.
• Communicate effectively with other departments.
• Report maintenance issues promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety certification

Communication skills

Education

Food Safety Certification

Certificate from a recognized cooking school

Job 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.