Cook, Seasonal PT, Rogers Place

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is hiring a Cook for our Edmonton kitchen. You will prepare, pre-cook and cook foods, assemble mise en place, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires food safety certification, strong cooking knowledge, accuracy, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Certification required.
• Knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accurate and fast in completing tasks.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physically able to perform the duties of the position.
• Evening and weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare mise en place for high-volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use following health and safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in 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.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

Food Safety Certification

Job description

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:

• Food Safety Certification required.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• 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.
• Evening and weekend availability required.