High-Volume Cook & Prep Specialist

Chartwells Higher Education; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SFU Dining Services in Burnaby, BC seeks a Cook to prepare food in accordance with corporate standards and ensure quality service at all times.

Essential duties include cooking, mise en place, clean-up, labeling and rotation of products, plus effective communication with departments and timely reporting of issues. Certification and experience in cooking are required, with the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including restaurant or prep cook work.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Excellent understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in completing tasks.
• Familiar with industry best practices.
• 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/or cook food products 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 beverage products.
• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical ability

Education

Certificate from cooking school

Job description

SFU Dining Services in Burnaby, BC seeks a Cook to prepare food in accordance with corporate standards and ensure quality service at all times.

Essential duties include cooking, mise en place, clean-up, labeling and rotation of products, plus effective communication with departments and timely reporting of issues. Certification and experience in cooking are required, with the ability to work independently or in a team.