Head Cook

Imperuim Specter Group LTD; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A position is open for a cook at a leading cafeteria, requiring individuals experienced in food preparation in a hospital or institutional setting. The role involves cooking, following safety regulations, and maintaining cleanliness while collaborating with a supervisor to enhance service quality. Candidates should have a valid food handler’s card and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of cooking experience in hospital, restaurant, or institutional setting.
• Current food handler’s certification required by law.
• Familiarity with point-of-sale computers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to menu requirements and special requests.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Coordinate food supply inventory and assist with deliveries.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation practices

Customer service

Education

Food handler’s card

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Microsoft Office

Outlook Email

Job description

• Prepare food items for customers as requested, including special requests, in a timely and consistent manner.
• Determine food and supply needs based on rotating menus.
• Inspect food products and supplies as needed.
• Ensure work environment and stations are clean and sanitized.
• Check food before it is served to customers.
• Control and minimize waste.
• Comply with outlined safety regulations and procedures.
• Prepare ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients; adding seasonings; verifying taste; and plating meals.
• Complete hot meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling ingredients and assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients.
• Coordinate daily food supply inventory for cafeteria and submit order to supervisor.
• Assist with receipt of deliveries.
• Contribute to daily, holiday, and theme menus in collaboration with supervisor.
• Ensure smooth operation of cafeteria services during the absence of supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, food storage, and work areas.
• Complete cleaning according to daily and weekly schedules and dishwashing / pot washing as needed.
• Assist with orienting new employees to their work area.
• Listen to customer complaints and suggestions and resolve complaints.
• Implement suggestions within the parameters of position and refer more complex concerns to supervisor.
• Instruct personnel in the use of new equipment and cleaning methods and provide efficient and effective methods of maintaining work area.
• Participate in and / or contribute to programs, committees, or projects designed to improve quality of service and employee productivity.

Minimum Requirements :

• Minimum two (2) years of hospital, institutional, or restaurant cooking experience to include food preparation.
• Current food handler’s card and other certification as required by federal / state / local law.
• Familiarity with point-of-sale computers and software.
• Comfortable using a computer, navigating Windows, Microsoft Office, and Outlook Email.