High-Volume Cook: Prep, Mise en Place & Quality

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

Job summary

Humber College seeks an experienced cook to prepare and cook food in accordance with corporate standards and policies, ensuring quality service at all times. You will set up mise en place for high-volume production and maintain health and safety practices across the kitchen.

The role requires proven cooking experience, a food safety certification, and a recognized cooking school certificate. You will work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in restaurant or prep kitchen.
• 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 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.
• Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Certificate from cooking school

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Humber College seeks an experienced cook to prepare and cook food in accordance with corporate standards and policies, ensuring quality service at all times. You will set up mise en place for high-volume production and maintain health and safety practices across the kitchen.

The role requires proven cooking experience, a food safety certification, and a recognized cooking school certificate. You will work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.