Skilled Cook & Mise en Place Expert

Compass Group Canada; Belle River; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Cook for an on-site role in Belle River, Ontario. The position involves preparing and cooking food for high-volume production and maintaining mise en place for efficient service.

You will work with kitchen staff to follow health and safety policies, ensure proper labeling and rotation of products, and communicate with all departments. Food safety certification is required; AI-based screening may be used in recruitment.

Qualifications

• 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 perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare mise en place for high-volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use following health and safety policies and procedures.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products.
• 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.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Cooking methods knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

Food Safety Certification

Cooking school certificate

Job description

Compass Group Canada is seeking a Cook for an on-site role in Belle River, Ontario. The position involves preparing and cooking food for high-volume production and maintaining mise en place for efficient service.

You will work with kitchen staff to follow health and safety policies, ensure proper labeling and rotation of products, and communicate with all departments. Food safety certification is required; AI-based screening may be used in recruitment.