Cook, Full Time

Compass Group Canada (Beaver) Ltd.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada (Beaver) Ltd. in Ottawa, Ontario, is hiring a cook to prepare and pre-cook food items for high-volume production. You will work shifts such as 6am-2:30pm, 7am-3:30pm, 7:30am-4pm, and demonstrate speed and accuracy in meal preparation.

The role requires food safety certification, proven cooking experience, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Details about total rewards will be shared by Talent Acquisition during the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience including restaurant or prep cook roles.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Speed and efficiency skills on display everyday.
• Prepare mise en place and other products 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 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.

Skills

Cooking experience

Communication

Teamwork

Physical ability

Education

Food safety certification

Cooking certificate

Job description

The hourly wage rate for this position is $21 . 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.

Hours of work- *Example* of possible shifts

6am-2:30pm, 7am-3:30pm, 7:30am-4pm, 6:30am-3pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Speed and efficiency skills on display everyday.
• 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.