Cook, Full Time

Chartwells Higher Education; Surrey; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education in Surrey, Canada seeks an experienced cook to prepare and cook food in line with corporate standards and procedures. You will ensure quality service and contribute to a compliant, efficient kitchen environment.

The role requires mise en place for high-volume production, strict food safety adherence, and collaboration across departments. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including restaurant or prep cook roles.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Strong understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in completing assigned tasks.
• Familiar with industry best practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform the 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 appropriate storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Independence and teamwork

Accuracy and speed

Industry best practices

Detail oriented

Innovative thinking

Education

Food Safety Certification

Certificate from recognized cooking school

Job description

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

• 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.

Required

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well