First Cook, Full Time

ESS Compass•Dubreuilville Township, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Experience cooking from scratch in a hotel, banquet or large camp setting
Excellent knife skills required
Pass a Drug & Alcohol Test
Clear a criminal record check

Nice To Haves

Red Seal Certification is preferred
Advanced Food Safety Certification preferred

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.