1st Cook - Mississauga, Canada - The Mississaugua Golf and Country Club

The Mississaugua Golf and Country Club

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Mississauga, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Available: 1st Cook

About us*The Mississaugua Golf and Country Club is one of Canada's top private all-season golf clubs, with a diverse membership of 1,400 members and an outstanding Tier One golf course famous for its excellence.

The Club has played host to numerous premier events, including six Canadian Opens.

Founded in 1906, MG&CC is a year-round private club that offers golf, curling and tennis, dining, fitness and social amenities.

Our Tudor Clubhouse is a spectacular venue for casual and fine dining, banquets, weddings and various social events and functions.

Position Summary*Responsible for the daily execution of A la carte and or banquet service(s), while ensuring all recipes, food preparation techniques and presentation meet MG&CC's high standards and commitment to quality.

This incumbent must maintain a high standard of safe food handling, hygiene and sanitation practices.

Key Responsibilities*- Execute proper production of roasts, sauces, stocks, vegetable, pastas, farinaceous products (grains, cereals and rice), dessert items and required meat butchering

Prepare cold and hot meals including menu items and banquet/event orders for restaurant, event/function and banquet dining
Must have full knowledge of the weekly Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) in order to organize work schedules and delegate tasks accordingly
Be aware of all BEOs or members with special requirements which note food allergy concerns and respectively prepare foods to meet specific needs
Must be familiar with all menu items, ingredient and methods of preparation and follow the recipe specifications as instructed by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef(s)
On a daily basis, ensure food quality and staff below are adhering to recipe guidelines, preparing dishes to specification and in a high quality and timeefficient manner
Follow plating guidelines as described in the Menu information Sheets
Must be flexible with cooking in various locations within the Club, including oncourse food stations
Provide input on menu design and content, including daily specials
Provide coaching and mentorship to junior staff
Control food costs by following proper storage procedures, standardized recipes and waste control procedures

- always use FIFO system

Receive products and ensure that items and price are accurate and properly store the Items in their required places
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area, freezer/fridges, kitchen equipment, counters and storage areas
Follow all Health & Safety policies and procedures and sanitation standards
Perform other duties and tasks as instructed by the Executive Chef or their designate

Requirements*- 3-4 years' experience leading an upscale restaurant service line

Red Seal Certification is an asset, completion of a proper apprenticeship is preferred
Experience with menu development i.e. daily specials
Coaching skills with experience training and supervising team members
Experience in a private Club environment a definite asset
Food Safe Certification
Experience in banquet, alacarte and catering environments
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel
Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 13 hours)
Must be able to follow printed recipes and plate specifications
Experience in a fastpaced, upscale restaurant
Banquet experience is an asset
Strong work ethic, ability to establish work priorities, train and motivate coworkers
Working knowledge and training on all health & safety standards and sanitation standards i.e. Food Safe, WHMIS, Health and Safety Policies, foodhandling techniques
Highly organized with a strong focus and commitment to quality
Contribute to a positive work environment and demonstrate a positive attitude
Excellent culinary tastes and artistic flair for creating unique recipes and appealing dish presentation
Work in an efficient manner while managing multiple tasks and priorities
Consultative skills for identifying and communicating continuous improvement opportunities
Flexibility to adapt to changing demands
Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills
Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with diverse people, including kitchen and dining staff
Ability to respond quickly to issues and make effective decisions under pressure

You will enjoy working at MGCC because....

We offer a
teamoriented environment and the opportunity work with enthusiastic, serviceoriented professionals
Enjoy
challenging work with lots of variety and opportunities to continuously learn and develop
Experience a
flexible work schedule that facilitates your work / life balance

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Have fun with the MG&CC team at our various Club sponsored events and activities