Head Cook, Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Cook to prepare food per corporate standards and ensure quality service. You'll pre-cook, cook and set up mise en place for high-volume production, while maintaining clean, safe workspaces and proper labeling and storage of items.

Ideal candidates have proven cooking experience, a Food Safety Certification, and a certificate from a recognized cooking school. The role requires teamwork, independence, and reliable communication within a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

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

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 following safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverages appropriately.
• Communicate effectively with operational departments.
• Report maintenance needs or incidents to supervisor immediately.
• Assist in inventory management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical ability

Education

Food Safety Certification

Certificate from a 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.
• Assist in inventory management.
• 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.
• Some administrative experience would be considered an asset.

The hourly wage rate for this position is $21. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence-based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.