Second Cook

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food service is seeking dedicated staff to prepare and serve meals. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining safety standards, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have FoodSafe Level 1 Certification and previous food service experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present, and serve meals ensuring quality.
• Perform prep work and general cleaning duties.
• Serve customers and resolve concerns efficiently.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

FoodSafe Level 1 Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Prepares, presents, and serves meals, ensuring the quality of the food and overall presentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding fruits and vegetables.
2. Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards.
3. Store food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotation procedures.
4. Set up items for purchase on a daily basis.
5. Perform general cleaning duties; remove trash and garbage to designated areas.
6. Distribute supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.
7. Utilize approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures, and standard portion control. Notify cooks if food temperatures are not within acceptable limits.
8. Serve customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
9. Resolve customer concerns and relay relevant information to supervisor.
10. Ensure compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
11. Provide service in all retail areas, including cashiering and line serving.

Qualifications:

• FoodSafe Level 1 Certification.
• Familiarity with the use of a cash register is an asset.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to manage heavy workload.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting as required.
• Good command of English, both verbal and written, and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Previous food service experience in healthcare, hotel, restaurant, or fast food is considered an asset.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.