Cook Full Time

Compass Group Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is hiring a Cook to prepare, cook, and plate dishes in a high-volume kitchen. You will establish mise en place, ensure proper labeling and rotation of food, and maintain cleanliness per health and safety policies.

Applicants should have proven cooking experience, a Food Safety Certification, and a certificate from a recognized cooking school. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food as directed.
• Set up mise en place for high volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment following health and safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products.
• Communicate with operations departments and report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Cooking experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical stamina

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.

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:

Qualifications:

• 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.

The hourly wage rate for this position is $27.93 . 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.