Cook - Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada in Mississauga is seeking a Cook for a high-volume kitchen environment. You will prepare, pre-cook and cook food as directed, and assemble mise en place for production.

You must have proven cooking experience, a Food Safety Certification, and a credential from a recognized cooking school. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Food safety knowledge

Independence

Education

Food Safety Certification

Culinary certificate

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

Salary: $19.79
Shifts: Rotational week to week Monday -Sunday 6am-2pm or 9am-5pm

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.