Prep Cook - Full Time
Location: Christenson Devonshire Village, Edmonton AB T6R 3N6
Status: Full Time
Starting Wage: $17.50
Requirements:
- VSS
- Cook al carte menu experience required
Shifts: 5 days a week including weekends.
Start Date: ASAP
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Job Summary
How you will make an impact:
You will be responsible for preparing food and serving customers in accordance with applicable local standards, guidelines and regulations.
As a Prep Cook, you will:
- Obtain daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef
- Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
- Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
- Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
- Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.
- Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.
- Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc.
- Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
- Perform other kitchen duties as assigned
About you:
- Previous experience as a prep cook required
- Certificate from a recognized cooking school
- You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
- Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
- Able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
- A team player with effective communication skills
- Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
- Training from a culinary school will be an asset
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.