Cook Full Time

Chartwells Higher Education; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education seeks a Cook to prepare and cook food in a high-volume environment, upholding corporate standards and safety policies. This role requires accurate execution, teamwork, and strong communication.

The successful candidate will prep, cook, and maintain mise en place, ensuring quality service and adherence to guidelines. Physical ability and independent work are important to excel in this position.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including restaurant or prep cook roles.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Solid understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accurate and fast execution of tasks.
• Familiarity with industry best practices.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Accuracy and speed

Industry best practices

Independent work

Physical ability

Education

Food Safety Certification

Cooking school certificate

Job description

77501-Cape Breton Univers | 77501
1250 Grand Lake Rd.
Sydney, NS B1P 6L2, 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.

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group


• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well


• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals