Cook, Full Time

Compass Group Canada; Welland; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada (Beaver) Ltd. is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook and portion food in accordance with corporate standards and regulations in Welland. You will set up mise en place, maintain food quality, and ensure safety and cleanliness in a high-volume kitchen.

The role requires proven cooking experience, a Food Safety Certification, and a certificate from a recognized cooking school. Strong teamwork and communication are essential to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking experience

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Physical ability

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.