High-Volume Cook — Food Safety Certified

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Cook in Vancouver to prepare, pre-cook and cook food in a high-volume setting, ensuring quality service and adherence to safety guidelines. The role involves mise en place, proper labeling and storage, and collaboration with other departments.

The candidate should have proven cooking experience (restaurant or prep cook), a Food Safety Certification, and a certificate from a recognized cooking school. Independence, teamwork, and strong communication are essential.

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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food Safety Certification

Certificate from cooking school

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate from a recognized cooking school

Job description

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Cook in Vancouver to prepare, pre-cook and cook food in a high-volume setting, ensuring quality service and adherence to safety guidelines. The role involves mise en place, proper labeling and storage, and collaboration with other departments.

The candidate should have proven cooking experience (restaurant or prep cook), a Food Safety Certification, and a certificate from a recognized cooking school. Independence, teamwork, and strong communication are essential.