Salad Cook, Full Time

Chartwells Higher Education; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education in Toronto is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare food according to corporate standards and ensure consistent quality across meals.

You will handle mise en place, cook on high-volume production lines, maintain safety, and collaborate with kitchen and service teams. The role emphasizes accuracy, speed, and adherence to health regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including restaurant prep or line cook roles.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Excellent understanding of cooking methods and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

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.
• Communicate with operational departments.
• Report maintenance issues to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety certification

Culinary certificate

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Certificate from a recognized cooking school

Job description

21711-St. Clements School | 21711
21 St. Clements Avenue
TORONTO, ON M4R 1G8, 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 otherproducts 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.