Role and Responsibilities

This position is an active A La Carte cooking position ranging in expectation from the following; Baking, batch cooking, a la carte service;

- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food
- Follow recipes to make and portion recipes as directed
- Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients
- Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist
- Prepare cold foods
- Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently
- Monitor food quality while preparing food
- Set-up and break down work station
- Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles
- Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment
- Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food
- Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager
- Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets
- Speak with others using clear and professional language




- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees
- Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standard
- Active participation & leadership in opening & maintaining good lines of communication & positive work environment with FOH managers & service staff
- Functions that will present during the growth and evolution of the organization and business as warranted

Qualifications and Education Requirements

- Must have previous 3- 5yrs experience as a cook
- Must have Alberta Food Secure Certification
- Ability to lift 24 kg
- Ability to work long hours, standing & lifting
- Ability to work days Monday to Friday with ability to work special events on weeknights and weekends
- Current criminal record check (including vulnerable sector check)
- Strong written & oral communication skills
- Highly developed problem solving & decision making abilities

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 1st Cook (Canada)
🏢 Renert School
📍 Canada