COOK I-CUISINIER I

Compass Group Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada in Toronto is hiring a Cook to prepare, pre-cook and cook food to meet corporate standards and high-volume demand, while ensuring quality service. You will set up mise en place, label and store foods, communicate with operations, and report maintenance issues to the supervisor.

A food safety certificate and cooking school certificate are required. The role offers a competitive hourly wage of 26 CAD per hour and potential for growth within our total rewards program, with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Set up mise en place and other products for high-volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use following health and safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverages properly.
• Communicate effectively with all operational departments.
• Report needed maintenance or faulty equipment to the supervisor.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork & independence

Education

Food safety certification

Certificate from cooking school

Job description

The hourly wage rate for this position is 26 per hour. 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.

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 effective 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.