Salad Cold Prep

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPASS GROUP CANADA is seeking a Cook in Toronto, Ontario to prepare, cook and finish foods in compliance with corporate standards. This role emphasizes quality service, proper mise en place and adherence to health and safety policies in a high-volume setting.

The ideal candidate has proven cooking experience, a Food Safety Certification, and a certificate from a recognized cooking school. You will work collaboratively with other departments and maintain rigorous food handling procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in restaurant or prep cook roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiar with industry’s best practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare mise en place and other products for high volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products.
• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Proven cooking experience

Communications skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Food Safety Certification

Certificate from a recognized cooking school

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 otherproducts 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 ourCooks? 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.