High-Volume Short Order Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen

Compass Group Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Health Benefits

Mental Health & Wellness

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a professional cook to prepare, pre-cook and cook food in a high-volume setting in compliance with standards and regulations. You will mise en place and maintain product quality while ensuring safety and efficiency.

The role requires proven cooking experience, a food safety certification, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Applicants should be detail-oriented and capable of effective communication across departments.

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.
• 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.

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 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

Teamwork

Communication skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

Education

Food Safety Certification

Certificate from cooking school

Job description

Compass Group Canada is seeking a professional cook to prepare, pre-cook and cook food in a high-volume setting in compliance with standards and regulations. You will mise en place and maintain product quality while ensuring safety and efficiency.

The role requires proven cooking experience, a food safety certification, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Applicants should be detail-oriented and capable of effective communication across departments.