Cook, Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada in Canada is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare food in line with corporate standards and safety guidelines. You will pre-cook, mise en place, and produce high-volume meals while maintaining quality and efficiency.

The role requires Food Safety Certification and a cooking school certificate. You must work well independently or as part of a team, communicate effectively, and follow policies. Physical ability to handle food preparation tasks is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including restaurant cook or prep cook.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Excellent understanding of diverse cooking methods, ingredients, equipment.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to carry out duties of the position.

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 according to health and safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Food Safety Certification

Cooking school 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 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.