From-Scratch Cook in a Fast-Paced Kitchen

Compass Group Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Great place to work

Career opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Cook to prepare food in accordance with corporate standards and ensure quality service at all times. Responsibilities include mise en place, high-volume production, equipment sanitation, proper labeling and storage, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications emphasize restaurant/prep cook experience, a Food Safety Certification, and a formal cooking certificate, plus strong cooking knowledge, accuracy, and customer-service skills.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
• 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.
• Good time management
• Able to cook food from scratch
• Able to cook large quantities
• Good Customer Service skills
• Creative
• Fast pace enviroment
• Able to cook a wide variety of cuisines

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 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.

Skills

Proven cooking experience

Excellent written and verbal skills

Teamwork and independence

Time management

Creative

Fast-paced environment

Customer service

Cuisine variety

Cook large quantities

Best practices

Physical ability

Accuracy and speed

Education

Food Safety Certification

Certificate from a recognized cooking school

Job description

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Cook to prepare food in accordance with corporate standards and ensure quality service at all times. Responsibilities include mise en place, high-volume production, equipment sanitation, proper labeling and storage, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications emphasize restaurant/prep cook experience, a Food Safety Certification, and a formal cooking certificate, plus strong cooking knowledge, accuracy, and customer-service skills.