Prep Cook / Baker

Dexterra; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Prep Cook / Baker, where you will prepare high-quality food and baked goods in a fast-paced environment. You'll work under the Chef Manager, ensuring food safety and quality while managing inventory and kitchen cleanliness. This role offers opportunities for career growth in a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Employee Referral Program

Opportunities for career growth

Join a growing company

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in food preparation.
• Current and valid food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing high-quality menus.
• Ensuring consistent quality in food preparation.
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking from Scratch

Food Safety

Job description

Company Description

WHO ARE WE?
Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX: DXT). We have a broad presence across North America with numerous full-time and part-time opportunities. We aim to provide our employees with fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and passion for their work. For over 75 years, Dexterra Group and its predecessor companies have been dedicated to serving North American clients by creating and managing built environments that are vital to our economy and communities. We are proud of our history and our commitment to meaningful work.

Job Description

As a Prep Cook / Baker, reporting to the Chef Manager, you will be responsible for the timely and proper preparation of food and baked goods to meet high standards, especially for Tim Hortons.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Planning, preparing, presenting, and serving high-quality menus in accordance with seasonal, budgetary, and promotional guidelines.
2. Ensuring consistent quality in food preparation, including consideration of dietary restrictions.
3. Preparing and baking goods.
4. Restocking pastry shelves and maintaining fresh supplies of baked goods.
5. Operating ovens, retrieving products from freezers, and decorating baked items such as donuts according to standards.
6. Preparing toppings and ingredients for all baked goods and food items.
7. Completing Tim Hortons training modules.
8. Adhering to Occupational Health and Safety regulations and Safe Food Handling standards.
9. Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and storage areas.
10. Managing inventory, ordering supplies, and overseeing stock management.
11. Keeping accurate health and safety records as required.
12. Following all Dexterra and hospital policies and procedures.

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

1. Availability on weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
2. Ability to work early morning shifts (e.g., starting at 6 am).
3. Previous experience in a fast-paced food service environment, preferably with Tim Hortons or similar.
4. At least 1 year of experience in food preparation and cooking from scratch.
5. Current and valid food safety certification.

Physical Demands

1. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
2. Capability to work in cold environments such as freezers and refrigerators.
3. Ability to climb ladders or stairs.
4. Stand, walk, squat, kneel, or sit for extended periods as required.
5. Perform repetitive hand tasks with full use of both hands.
6. Work with arms above shoulder height.

Additional Information

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Be part of an essential industry.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• Join a growing company, not downsizing.
• Start strong by joining an industry leader.

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or other legally protected factors. Accommodations are available upon request during the hiring process.