Grill Cook, Full Time

Chartwells Higher Education; Michigan; On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a cook to prepare, pre-cook and cook foods according to standards. The role involves mise en place, maintaining high quality and safety across a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualified candidates will have proven cooking experience, a food safety certificate, and a certificate from a recognized cooking school. Strong teamwork and communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience in restaurant or prep kitchen.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• High accuracy and speed in task execution.
• Familiar with industry best practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to perform duties while standing for long periods (up to 9 hours).
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stamina

Independence

Education

Food Safety Certification

Cooking school certificate

Job description

22443-Trent-Lady Eaton & | 22443
1600 West Bank Drive
PETERBOROUGH, ON K9J 7B8, 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.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.