First Cook, Full Time

ESS Compass; Wawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 3 months

Travel & accommodations provided

Job summary

ESS Compass in Canada is seeking a First Cook to prepare food in line with corporate standards, guidelines and regulations, including mise en place for high-volume production.

The role requires Food Safety Certification, flexibility for long shifts, and travel with accommodations provided by the employer. Rotation is 20 days on/10 days off, with benefits after 3 months.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in a restaurant, banquet or remote camp.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Advanced Food Safe Certification is an asset.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school is an asset.
• 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 and other products for high-volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products.
• 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 experience

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Food Safety Certification

Advanced Food Safe Certification

Job description

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

The First Cook is responsible for preparing 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 & 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:

• Proven cooking experience in a restaurant, banquet or remote camp.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Advanced Food Safe Certification is an asset.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school is an asset.
• 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:

• Shift: 10hr/Day
• Rotation: 20 Days On/10 Days Off
• Local applicants preferred
• Benefits available after 3 months
• Travel & accommodations provided

Travel Required

Yes . Flights from Toronto, bus from Sudbury, Thunder Bay & Sault Ste. Marie.