Cook, Full Time

Air Canada Unit - 23371; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Canada in Mississauga is hiring a Cook to prepare, pre-cook and cook foods to specification. The hourly wage range is $19-$20 CAD, with final offers based on skills and experience.

The role involves mise en place, maintaining safety standards, and working in a high-volume kitchen. Responsibilities include labeling and rotating stock, communicating with departments, and adhering to health and safety policies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety certification

Cooking school certificate

Cooking methods knowledge

Accuracy and speed

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical ability

Education

Cooking school certificate

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $19 CAD to $20 CAD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

The hourly wage range for this position is $19- $20 per hour . 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.

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.