Second Cook

Dexterra • Markham, ON

11d • CA$20 - CA$21 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Chef Manager, the Cook is a staff member with culinary training who assists in the preparing meals and daily specials for cafe dining and catering events, trains team members in best practices, participates in cost controlling measures, and serves customers ensuring the highest quality of food and service standards.

Requirements

• Completion of post secondary culinary training
• 2 years of experience creating dishes and serving customers in a high volume restaurant, cafeteria, or café setting
• ServeSafe and/or FoodSafe certified with thorough knowledge of all health and safety regulations pertaining to the food preparation/service industry
• Excellent culinary tastes and an artistic flair for creating unique meals and appealing presentations
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional customer service in a timely manner
• Consultative skills for communicating continuous improvement opportunities tactfully
• Responsible, self-motivated, and hard working with a solid work ethic, willing to take the extra step needed to deliver exceptional service
• Work accurately and in an efficient manner while managing multiple tasks and priorities
• Highly organized with a strong focus and commitment to quality
• Ability to work in a team based environment with high levels of cooperation, willing to support other team members in their roles

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading high performance teams with a track record of producing results while motivating team members an asset

Responsibilities

• Perform preparation, cooking, and serving duties for meals, daily specials, and catered events as per recipe standards for items such as: soups, salads, starches, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and desserts
• Utilize various preparation methods such as: roasting, grilling, steaming, poaching, boiling, and baking
• Adhere to all required safety regulations and procedures while preparing food including: Using proper techniques when using the tools, supplies, and equipment provided (i.e. knives, ovens, cleaning materials), Wearing and correctly using proper personal protective equipment (i.e. non-slip shoes, cut-resistant gloves), Monitoring equipment and notifying appropriate parties of malfunctioning or in need of repair equipment, Complying with FoodSafe and/or ServeSafe standards including the recording of all time temperature sensitive food items, Following all Health and Safety and sanitation policies and procedures as set by applicable legislation and company policies
• Acting in an advisory capacity to the Sous Chef/Chef Manager, make suggestions for menu planning and costing that takes into consideration dish popularity, cost to produce, and seasonal trends
• Assist with leading a team by delegating tasks, coaching, and ensuring best practices are followed, while providing additional support where necessary
• Ensure high levels of product quality and customer satisfaction while contributing to a work environment conducive to learning and team and organizational success
• Assist in controlling costs of the location by taking measures such as: Adequately maintaining the levels of inventory, Complying with maintenance of food rotation in storage in order to minimize spoilage and waste (First in, First out), Adhering to portioning of food items standards to ensure recipe yield meets quantity and budget expectations, Suggesting dishes that take advantage of seasonal availability, Examine work stations to organize them in a way that ensures maximum productivity and efficiency
• Achieve the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation during the food preparation process in all work areas, including the kitchen, fridges and freezers, front and back of house, and all related equipment
• Remain an ambassador of goodwill, ethics, and great client relations at all times on behalf of Dana Hospitality
• Maintains speed of service standards
• Listens to customers (internal and external) and responds professionally to all questions and concerns, directing concerns to further levels of management as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree