Grill Cook

Chartwells Higher Education; Saint John; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education in Saint John, NB is seeking a Cook to prepare meals in line with corporate standards and maintain high quality service. You will handle mise en place, cooking, and cleaning, while following safety policies.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in a fast-paced environment. Requirements include Food Safety Certification and a certificate from a recognized cooking school; a willingness to work as part of a team and independently is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in a restaurant or prep kitchen.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in performing tasks.
• 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 cook food 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 beverages.
• Communicate with operational departments.
• Report maintenance or safety issues to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety Certification

Teamwork

Communication skills

Speed and accuracy

Education

Certificate from a recognized cooking school

Job description

87111-UNB Saint John - PL | 87111
100 Tucker Park Rd
Saint John, NB E2K, CAN

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 otherproducts 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 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, 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.