Second Cook, Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Canada; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime after 44hr/week

Benefits after 3 months

Travel & Accommodations provided

Job summary

Compass Group Canada seeks a Second Cook to prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food in accordance with corporate standards, guidelines and health procedures, ensuring quality food service is provided at all times. You will set up mise en place and assist with high volume production across shifts.

Qualifications emphasize proven cooking experience, Food Safety Certification, knowledge of cooking methods and equipment, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in a restaurant, banquet or remote camp.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school is an asset.
• 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 for high volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food Safety Certification

Cooking school certificate

Cooking methods knowledge

Accuracy and speed

Best practices

Independent & teamwork

Communication skills

Physical ability

Education

Certificate from cooking school

Job description

The Second Cook is responsible for preparing 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 other products 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:

• Proven cooking experience in a restaurant, banquet or remote camp.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school is an asset.
• 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.

Position Requirements:

• Shift: 10hr/Day
• Rotation: 20 Days On/10 Days off
• Local applicants preferred

Perks:

• Overtime after 44hr/week
• Benefits available after 3 months
• Travel & Accommodations provided