Line Cook: Precision Prep & Quality Service

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Tecumseh; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a dedicated cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare, pre-cook and cook food according to standards, maintaining high quality service.

You will assemble mise en place, label and rotate stock, and communicate with other departments. The role requires food safety certification and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including as restaurant or prep cook.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and cook food products as directed.
• Prepare mise en place and other items 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 operational departments.
• Report maintenance issues or accidents to supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Food Safety Certification

Cooking school certificate

Job description

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.