Seasonal Line Cook: Fast-Paced Prep & Quality Service

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada in Ontario is seeking a seasonal Cook to support high-volume food preparation from September 2026 to June 2027. You will prepare, pre-cook, and cook meals following corporate standards and ensure quality service.

You should have proven cooking experience, a food safety certificate, and the ability to work independently or in a team in a fast-paced environment. The role pays 17.95 CAD per hour and may use AI-assisted screening during selection.

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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Cooking experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical ability

Accuracy and speed

Food safety awareness

Education

Food Safety Certification

Certificate from cooking school

Job description

Compass Group Canada in Ontario is seeking a seasonal Cook to support high-volume food preparation from September 2026 to June 2027. You will prepare, pre-cook, and cook meals following corporate standards and ensure quality service.

You should have proven cooking experience, a food safety certificate, and the ability to work independently or in a team in a fast-paced environment. The role pays 17.95 CAD per hour and may use AI-assisted screening during selection.