Cook Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a professional cook to prepare, pre-cook and cook food in accordance with corporate standards and policies. You will assemble mise en place for high-volume production while ensuring strict health and safety practices are followed.

The role requires proven cooking experience in a restaurant or prep kitchen, plus Food Safety Certification and a recognized cooking school certificate.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in a restaurant or prep kitchen.
• Food Safety Certification is required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Food Safety Certification

Culinary certificate

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.