1st Cook

Aramark•Terrace, BC

2d•CA$24 - CA$27•Onsite

About The Position

The 1st Cook position is responsible for planning and directing food preparation and cooking activities. This role involves estimating food requirements and labor costs, demonstrating new equipment, and preparing and cooking meals and specialty foods, including dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances. The 1st Cook will instruct 2nd Cooks and kitchen helpers in food preparation, garnishing, and presentation, and teach new cooking techniques. Key responsibilities include ensuring food quality and portion control, creating new recipes, requisitioning food and kitchen supplies and equipment, scheduling daily duties, and supervising cooks and kitchen staff.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years' experience being a Head Cook or 1st Cook
Great communication. Speak, read and write English
Team player that can provide support, motivation, and encouragement to others
Excellent attention to detail and well-developed organizational skills
Strong work ethic with an ability to work independently and in a team environment
Always maintain a professional appearance
Work safely and responsibly
LandSea Camp Services Orientation and Training Modules
Clear drug and alcohol test
Government-issued ID is required for air travel.
Food Safe Certification
WHMIS
Criminal Record Check

Nice To Haves

Red Seal Ticket

Responsibilities

Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities.
Estimate food requirements and labor costs.
Demonstrate new equipment.
Prepare and cook meals and specialty foods, including dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances.
Instruct 2nd Cooks and kitchen helpers in preparation, garnishing, and presentation of food.
Teach new cooking techniques.
Ensure quality of food and portion control.
Create new recipes.
Requisition food and kitchen supplies and equipment.
Schedule daily duties.
Supervise cooks and kitchen staff.
Administration, inventory.
Adhere to specific tasks; fire drills, HACCP.
Uphold all policies and practices of LandSea Camp Services.
Always wear proper uniforms.
Assist with preparation and disassembly for moving and relocation.
Facilitate safety meetings on the 1st and 15th of each month, ensuring that all staff report accidents, safety concerns, and work hazards.
Maintain constant communication with Head Office staff regarding concerns with personnel, food, equipment, and shutdowns, etc.
Counsel/coach employees as required and involve Head Office, when necessary, to provide direction on disciplinary matters.
Provides first class customer service, kitchen, and facility cleanliness.
Prepare and cook complete buffet style meals or individual dishes and foods consistent with LandSea Camp Services menu plan.
Baking a wide variety of foods, snacks, and desserts.
Prepare and cook special meals for clients as instructed by LandSea.
Coordinate and manage buffet service or plate service.
Schedule and supervise kitchen helpers.
Oversee kitchen operations.
Follow Food Safe requirements.
Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies.
Training new kitchen and dining room staff.
Prepare weekly food orders and input or process as directed by LandSea Head Office.
Clean-up workspace surfaces, appliances, buffet lines, pots, pans, dishes and all food related equipment and supplies.
Maintain and upkeep of kitchen and dining room equipment.
Offer quality food and presentation.