First Cook, Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Smithers; Hybrid; CAD 71,635,000 - 76,457,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime after 8hr/40hr/week

Benefits after 3 months

Travel and accommodation

Job summary

ESS Canada is seeking a First Cook to prepare high-quality meals in a camp setting, following corporate standards and safety procedures. The role requires accurate, fast cooking with mise en place, and rotation of duties within a dynamic kitchen team.

Candidates should have banquet or remote-camp experience, a recognized cooking certificate or Red Seal, and valid Food Safety Certification. Overtime and travel accommodations are part of the package.

Qualifications

• First Cook experience in a banquet or remote camp environment.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school or Red Seal Certification is an asset.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare mise en place for high-volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use per health and 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

First Cook experience

Independence & teamwork

Communication skills

Fast accurate tasks

Industry best practices

Education

Cooking certificate

Red Seal Certification

Food Safety Certification

Job description

The First Cook 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:

• First Cook experience in a banquet or remote camp environment.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school or Red Seal Certification is an asset.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• 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
• Rotation: 21 Days on/7 Days off

Perks:

• Overtime after 8hr/ 40hr/week
• Benefits after 3 months
• Travel and accommodation

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 $25.75.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 applicablepaytransparencylegislation. 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.