Cook, Full Time

Compass Group Canada (Beaver) Ltd.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada (Beaver) Ltd. in Hamilton is seeking a qualified cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare, pre-cook and cook a range of dishes in line with our standards and recipes, while maintaining high quality and safety.

The role requires food safety certification and a certificate from a recognized cooking school. You will work both independently and with a team, handle mise en place for high-volume service, and communicate effectively with other departments to ensure smooth

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in a restaurant or prep kitchen.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Knowledge of diverse cooking methods and ingredients.
• Ability to work accurately and quickly.
• Familiar with industry best practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare mise en place for high-volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use per safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products.
• Communicate effectively with operational departments.
• Report maintenance issues or accidents to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food Safety Certification

Certificate from cooking school

Cooking methods knowledge

Accuracy and speed

Team player

Written and verbal communication

Physical ability

Industry best practices

Education

Cooking 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.