Cook - Part time

Compass Group Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in Ontario is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare and cook food, ensuring quality service in compliance with established standards. The ideal candidate will have proven cooking experience and a Food Safety Certification. This role requires excellent communication skills and teamwork. You will work independently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, supporting the delivery of exceptional meal experiences for patients. Join us to make a difference in healthcare dining.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food products as directed.
• Clean kitchen equipment according to safety policies.
• Communicate effectively with operational departments.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food Safety Certification

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Certificate from a recognized cooking school

Job description

Working Title: Cook – Part time
Employment Status: Part-Time
Starting Hourly Rate: $24.50 Per Hour
Address: 2179 Elmira Dr Ottawa ON K2C 3S1
New Hire Schedule: 12:00‑19:00 Monday to Friday, weekends as per rotation

Compass One Healthcare is a premier healthcare company with 46,000 engaged team members who are focused on delivering quality, value, and exceptional patient experience through specialized services and protocols in more than 1,650 hospital and health system locations in 48 states. Through a combined three-quarters of a century of healthcare experience, Compass One offers seven customer-focused core services: Food and Nutrition, Environmental, Patient Transportation, Laundry & Linen, Healthcare Technology Solutions (Clinical Engineering), Facilities Management, and Ambulatory Services. Compass One is committed to the growth and development of its associates, and its unique Positive ImpressionsTM program features a team of 100-plus Patient Experience Managers dedicated to driving a better experience in each of our hospitals. Also, Compass One’s exclusive partnership with Press Ganey leverages rich analytics to better understand how to improve experiences for patients, family, customers, caregivers, and the community.

Job Summary

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.
• Report 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 Cook? 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.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

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