First Cook, Full Time

Compass Group Canada; Dubreuilville; On-site; CAD 24,719 - 35,206; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture

Health benefits

Mental health support

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a First Cook to prepare and cook food to established standards in a high-volume setting. The role involves mise en place, quality control, and adherence to safety policies.

The position offers shift patterns of 11 hours per day with a 20/10 rotation, and compensation is aligned with experience and internal equity. AI tools may be used in screening processes.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in hotels, banquets, or large camps.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in completing tasks.
• Familiar with industry best practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food as directed.
• Prepare mise en place for high-volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment following safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverages.
• Communicate with operational departments.
• Report maintenance issues or accidents to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking from scratch

Food Safety

Cooking methods

Teamwork

Communication

Accuracy & speed

Best practices

Physical ability

Independent work

Education

Red Seal Certification

Food Safe Certification

Advanced Food Safe Certification

Job 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 First 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 cooking from scratch in a hotel, banquet or large camp
• 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

Position Requirements

• Pass a Drug & Alcohol Test
• Pass a Criminal Record Check
• Red Seal Certification is preferred
• Food Safe Certification
• Advanced Food Safe Certification preferred
• Shift: 11hr/Day
• Rotation: 20 Days on/ 10 Days off

The hourly wage for this position is $21.75. 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. This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.

What’s in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

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.