Lead Cook, Full Time

Compass Group North America; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company in Calgary is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare and cook food products in accordance with corporate standards. The ideal candidate will have proven cooking experience and a Food Safety Certification. This role involves ensuring quality food service while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. Join our diverse team and enhance your culinary skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies.

Skills

Proven cooking experience

Food Safety Certification

Excellent understanding of cooking methods

Accuracy in executing tasks

Excellent communication skills

Education

Certificate from a recognized cooking school

Job description

Overview

Working Title: Lead Cook, Full Time
Employment Status: Full-Time
Starting Hourly Rate: $23.00 per hour
Address: T1Y 6G5
New Hire Schedule: Monday to Sunday rotational: Shifts - AM 6:30am-3:00pm

Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees. You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

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Job Summary

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.
• 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.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

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