Cook Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Canada; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPASS GROUP CANADA is seeking a kitchen cook to prepare food in line with corporate standards and regulations. You will ensure quality service in a high-volume environment and support mise en place for efficient production.

The role requires proven cooking experience, a food safety certification, and a recognized cooking school certificate. You will work independently and in a team while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including restaurant or prep cook roles.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in completing tasks.
• Familiar with industry best practices.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and cook food as directed.
• Set up mise en place and high volume production prep.
• Clean kitchen equipment per health and safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverages.
• Communicate with appropriate operational departments.
• Report maintenance issues or accidents to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Accuracy and speed

Independently able to work

Health and safety awareness

Education

Food Safety Certification

Certificate from recognized cooking school

Job description

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.

This is a posting for an existing job vacancy

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.