Short Order Cook, Part Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare, pre-cook and cook food in line with policies and high standards of quality and safety. The role requires mise en place and efficient production for high-volume service, and adherence to health and safety guidelines.

The successful candidate will have proven cooking experience, a Food Safety Certification, and a recognized cooking school certificate, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including restaurant or prep cook roles.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food as directed.
• Prepare mise en place for high-volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment per health and safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate food items.
• Communicate with other departments.
• Report maintenance issues or accidents to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Speed & accuracy

Best practices

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 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.