Cook, Seasonal

Compass Group Canada; Wolfville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in foodservice as a Cook. In this seasonal role, you'll prepare food according to established standards while ensuring quality service. Bring your cooking skills and food safety knowledge to a dynamic kitchen environment where your contributions make a difference.

Benefits

Uniforms provided

Paid sick days

Excellent dental, vision and medical benefits

Group RRSP contribution

Associate corporate perks

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Excellent understanding of cooking methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and cook food products as directed.
• Ensure quality food service is provided at all times.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health policies.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Food Safety Certification

Certificate from recognized cooking school

Job description

Working Title: Cook
Employment Status: Seasonal
Starting Hourly Rate: $15.80per hour
Address: 44 Highland Avenue Wolfville NS B4P 2R6
New Hire Schedule: Flexible

Start Date: ASAP
Important Information: Previous experience in a fast paced commercial kitchen is an asset. Uniforms provided. Paid sick days provided when qualify for union. Excellent dental, vision and medical benefits as per hourly unionized benefits details. Group RRSP contribution available. Associate corporate perks available.

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Imagine creating a place where tomorrow’s leaders, big thinkers, and dreamers gather. Join us and know that you make it possible for others to learn, grow, and discover. Because of what we do, students and faculty share so much more than a meal. And that’s why this is so much more than a job.

Why work with Chartwells? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We cater to Generation Z on college campuses and upcoming K-12 generations. We offer dining programs and solutions that fit the unique needs of today’s students. Join our commitment to providing responsible, healthy-eating solutions.

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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 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.

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.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.