Cook

Chartwells Higher Education; Humber; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education at Humber College in Etobicoke, ON invites applications for a Cook role. You will prepare, pre-cook and cook food, set up mise en place, and maintain high-volume production with strict health and safety standards.

You should have proven cooking experience (restaurant or prep cook), a food safety certification, and a certificate from a recognized cooking school, with strong teamwork and communication skills to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

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 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 per safety policies.
• Label, date, store and rotate products in storage areas.
• Communicate with operational departments.
• Report maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Education

Food Safety Certification

Cooking school certificate

Job description

27034-Humber Food Empor-P | 27034
205 Humber College Blvd.
ETOBICOKE, ON M9W 5L7, CAN

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.