Line Cook: Precision, Speed & Teamwork

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPASS GROUP CANADA is seeking a skilled Cook to join our kitchen team in Southwestern Ontario. The role emphasizes preparation, mise en place, high-volume production, and adherence to health and safety standards.

You will work with other departments, maintain food quality, label and rotate stock, and support smooth daily operations. Candidates should have proven cooking experience, food safety certification, and a cooking school certificate.

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.
• 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" (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.

Skills

Cooking expertise

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Food Safety Certification

Cooking school certificate

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

COMPASS GROUP CANADA is seeking a skilled Cook to join our kitchen team in Southwestern Ontario. The role emphasizes preparation, mise en place, high-volume production, and adherence to health and safety standards.

You will work with other departments, maintain food quality, label and rotate stock, and support smooth daily operations. Candidates should have proven cooking experience, food safety certification, and a cooking school certificate.