About the Role
Assisting cooks with preparing all menu items for buffet and restaurant outlets, adhering strictly to menu specifications. This role must contribute to a safe and welcoming work environment, demonstrate multitasking abilities in a fast-paced setting, and lead by example to create positive guest and colleague experiences.
Responsibilities
- Prepare all menu items with strict adherence to menu and ingredients specifications.
- Ensure a high caliber of food service for guests.
- Prepare, setup, stock up, and tear down buffet as instructed.
- Prepare salads, sandwiches, dressings, sauces, vegetables, fruits, and other food items in accordance with specific recipes.
- Reheat soups, crock pots, and gravy as required.
- Work co-operatively with other kitchen personnel to prepare hot and cold appetizers for the buffet and restaurant outlets.
- Assist Cook 1 and Cook 2 with preparing meat, seafood, and raw food items in accordance with established recipes and food safety standards.
- Assist in preparing food items for catering and special events.
- Comply with food safety regulations and ensure all temperature logs are completed accurately.
- Control food waste and spoilage.
- Restock items as required.
- Clean and sanitize workstation before and after food preparation.
- Inspect work area daily and report any hazards and/or defective equipment to the Chef de Partie immediately.
- Comply with all health and safety requirements including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
- Report all injuries, accidents, and unusual conditions to the Chef de Partie immediately.
- Perform other duties as required by management.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or a minimum of one (1) year related work experience.
- Completion of Safe Food Handling course or Safe Food Handler Certificate.
- Strong knife handling skills.
- Ability to multi-task and excel in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of food safety requirements.
- Ability to perform tasks effectively and safely within prescribed time limits.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with fellow employees and management as part of a team.
- Ability to successfully pass a criminal record check.
- Bilingual (English/French) is an asset but not required.
Skills
- Knife handling
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Food safety knowledge
- Teamwork
Work Type
- Flexible schedule
- Evening shifts
- Weekend shifts
Experience Level
- 1 year related work experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma
- Safe Food Handling course or Safe Food Handler Certificate
Salary/Compensations
- Minimum Rate (CAD $): 20.25
- Job Rate (CAD $): 25.31
- Maximum Rate (CAD $): 25.31
About the Company
- This role requires bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, standing for extended periods of time, and lifting up to 45 lbs.
- This role requires a flexible schedule that adapts to the business needs of a 24-hour operation; will have non-traditional work hours including evening and weekend shifts.
