Lead Cook

MTW Employment Services; Greenstone; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in remote workplace services is seeking a dedicated 1st Cook to join their team at a lodge near Geraldton, ON. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking food while ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards. You'll have the opportunity to lead a kitchen team, train staff, and create delicious meals using a variety of cooking methods. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment where your culinary skills and leadership will shine, making a positive impact on guests and clients alike.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role is required.
• Food safety certification is mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and assign daily work activities.
• Prepare food following production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Maintain excellent customer service with a positive attitude.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Methods

Food Safety Regulations

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Education

Food Safety Certification

Supervisor Experience

Tools

Grills

Fryers

Ovens

Broilers

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Job Description

Aramark Remote Workplace Services are hiring for 1st Cooks for a remote lodge near Geraldton, ON. The 1st Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and production guidelines while following food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The individual in this role should safely handle knives and equipment including grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc. Responsible for proper and timely preparation of the food service as well as supervision of kitchen staff and delegate responsibilities.
The responsibilities of the position may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs.

Applications that do not have resumes attached will not be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties, standard food safety and sanitation procedures, cooking methods, etc.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely uses all food utensils including knives.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food following established guidelines.
• Properly stores food by following food safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.
• Produces and maintains work schedules and may prepare production records.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.