Prep Cook - Casual

Compass-Group; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass-Group in Vaughan, Canada is seeking a Prep Cook to support meal preparation and customer service in a fast-paced environment. You will follow daily schedules, prepare ingredients, and help assemble dishes while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen.

The role requires previous prep cook experience, a cooking certificate, and a valid Food Handler certificate. Training from a culinary school is an asset, and teamwork and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a prep cook required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
• Able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
• Training from a culinary school will be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and serve customers per local standards.
• Obtain daily production schedule from the Chef.
• Label and stock ingredients for organization.
• Measure ingredients and seasonings for cooking.
• Wash and chop vegetables; cut meat.
• Undertake basic cooking duties (reducing sauces, parboiling).
• Prepare simple dishes (salads, entrees).
• Maintain a clean kitchen and sanitize surfaces.
• Ensure proper storage of food and items.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Positive under pressure

Physical ability

Education

Cooking certificate

Job description

Description

How you will make an impact:
You will be responsible for preparing food and serving customers in accordance with applicable local standards, guidelines and regulations.

As a Prep Cook, you will:

• Obtain daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.
• Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned

About you:

• Previous experience as a prep cook required
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school
• You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
• A team player with effective communication skills
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
• Training from a culinary school will be an asset
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position