Cook Part Time

Compass-Group; Chestermere; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawson Food Service in Chestermere, AB is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare and cook food in a high-volume setting. You will assemble mise en place, label and store products, and maintain strict health and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have restaurant or prep cook experience, and hold a Food Safety Certification plus a cooking school certificate. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is required to support a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in a restaurant or prep role.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Physical endurance

Education

Commercial cooking certificate

Food Safety Certification

Job description

64468-Dawson Food Service | 64468
77 Merganser Drive
Chestermere, AB T1X 3J5, CAN

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 other products 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.

Evenings, weekends and holiday availability required for flexible schedule.

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization