Cook Full Time

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

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a cook to prepare, pre-cook and cook food to corporate standards in a high-volume kitchen. You will set up mise en place, label and rotate foods, and maintain cleanliness in accordance with safety policies.

The role requires proven cooking experience, a valid food safety certification, and a certificate from a recognized cooking school. You will work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including restaurant or prep cook roles.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school is required.
• Strong cooking knowledge across methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Maintain accuracy and speed in completing tasks.
• Familiarity with industry best practices.
• Able 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/or cook food 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 beverages properly.
• Communicate effectively with operations departments.
• Report maintenance issues or accidents to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Teamwork

Communication skills

Fast paced execution

Industry best practices

Independent & collaborative

Physical fitness

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 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.