Grill Cook Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; London; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada in Ontario is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare fresh meals in line with corporate standards and high-volume expectations. You will handle mise en place, cook foods, and ensure quality and safety throughout service.

The role requires proven cooking experience, a Food Safety Certification and a certificate from a recognized cooking school. You should be able to work standing for long periods and thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including restaurant or prep cook.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food as directed.
• Prepare mise en place for high-volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment according to health and safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverages properly.
• Communicate with operational departments.
• Report maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking expertise

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Physical stamina

Education

Food Safety Certification

Certificate from recognized cooking school

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 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.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.