Short Order Cook, Full Time

Chartwells Higher Education; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education in Toronto, ON is seeking a Cook to prepare meals in accordance with corporate standards and health guidelines, ensuring quality food service at all times.

Responsibilities include pre-cooking, mise en place, labeling and rotating items, and equipment cleaning. Must have Food Safety Certification and a certificate from a recognized cooking school, with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in a restaurant or prep kitchen.
• Food Safety Certification is required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school is required.
• Solid understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients and equipment.
• Accurate and fast execution of duties.
• Familiar with industry best practices.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical capability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and cook food as directed.
• Prepare mise en place for high-volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use following safety protocols.
• Label, date, store and rotate food items properly.
• Communicate effectively with operational departments.
• Report maintenance issues or accidents to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Communication skills

Independence & teamwork

Accuracy & speed

Industry best practices

Physical ability

Education

Food Safety Certification

Certificate from cooking school

Job description

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 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

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.