Cook, Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPASS GROUP CANADA is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook food in accordance with corporate standards and policies, ensuring consistent quality in a high-volume setting.

The role requires proven cooking experience, a food safety certification, and a certificate from a recognized cooking school. You will work both independently and as part of a team to deliver safe, tasty meals daily.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience including restaurant or prep cook roles.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and cook food as directed.
• Set up mise en place for high volume production.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment per health policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food items properly.
• Communicate with operational departments as needed.
• Report maintenance or safety issues to supervision immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety certified

Cooking school certificate

Team player

Attention to detail

Effective communicator

Education

Food safety certification

Certificate from 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.