Short Order Cook, Full Time

Compass Group Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Cook for a high-volume kitchen in Burnaby. You will prepare and cook products, set up mise en place, and maintain food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires proven cooking experience, a Food Safety Certification, and a culinary certificate. You will work independently and as part of a team, ensuring quality and efficiency in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in restaurant or prep roles.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Excellent understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and cook food as directed.
• Set up mise en place for high volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use and follow safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food in proper areas.
• Communicate with operations departments as needed.
• Report maintenance issues or accidents to supervisor.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Cooking methods

Teamwork

Communication

Physical ability

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary certificate

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 effective 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 our Cooks? 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.