Second Cook – High-Volume Kitchen & Prep Expert

Compass Group Canada; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Second Cook to prepare and cook food to established standards in a high-volume kitchen. You will set up mise en place, manage labeling and rotation of products, and maintain cleanliness following health and safety guidelines.

The role requires proven cooking experience, a Food Safety Certification, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. A related cooking certificate is an asset, with excellent communication a must.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
• 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 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

Cooking experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Accuracy and speed

Physical ability

Food safety knowledge

Independent worker

Industry best practices

Education

Cooking certificate

Tools

Cooking equipment knowledge

Job description

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Second Cook to prepare and cook food to established standards in a high-volume kitchen. You will set up mise en place, manage labeling and rotation of products, and maintain cleanliness following health and safety guidelines.

The role requires proven cooking experience, a Food Safety Certification, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. A related cooking certificate is an asset, with excellent communication a must.