First Cook, Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Kitimat; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

ESS Canada is hiring First Cooks to prepare, pre-cook and cook food according to corporate standards for high-volume dining environments. You will set up mise en place and ensure quality service at all times.

The role requires at least 2 years in banquet, restaurant or camp settings, a Food Safety Certification and a cooking school certificate. You must work well independently and in a team, with strong communication and physical endurance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in banquet, restaurant or camp environment
• 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 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 perform duties

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Food Safety Certification

Cooking school certificate

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:

• At least 2 years experience in a banquet, restaurant or camp environment
• 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
• Shift: 10hr/Day, Monday to Friday
• Accepting local applicants only - Kitimat and Terrace

ESS Canada is committed to building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities and supporting inclusive employment opportunities. Consistent with our Indigenous community partnership commitments and voluntary employment equity initiatives, qualified Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) may be given preference in the hiring process. Such applicants are invited to voluntarily self-identify and may be required to confirm a claim of Indigenous identity during the hiring process.

The hourly wage for this position is $27.25. 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.