First Cook - Mississauga, Canada - CLS Catering Services Ltd.

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Description
First Cook


Reports to:
Sous Chef and First Cook (Lead Hand and Coordinator)


Position Overview:

Reporting to the Sous Chef and First Cook (Lead Hand and Coordinator), the First Cook supports the Hot Kitchen production by producing food in the Hot Prep, while following MPS production schedule.

In addition, the First Cook follows customer specifications and hygiene adherence.

  • Provide leadership and guidance to all Second Cooks and General Cooks when necessary
  • Optimize productivity by providing support to team to get the assigned work completed for the day
  • Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, and tasting of different meals, soups, and sauces specified to airline requirements
  • Responsible for inventory at hand/reservations for next day's preparation based on the airline's load
  • Record and maintain inventory count as needed
  • Must be flexible with work schedule and hours and adapt to schedule changes to accommodate operational requirements
  • Responsible for keeping the operation area free of clutter and organized
  • Responsible for following all CCPs documentation and cooking, chilling, date coding, thaw records, related to HACCP regulations
  • Other related duties within the cooking area, as assigned by the Sous Chef or First cook (Lead Hand or Coordinator)

Qualifications/Experience:


  • Postsecondary education from a certified culinary institute is an asset
  • Must have Red Seal certification
  • Minimum 45 years' experience in a high volume cooking and preparation of different cuisines
  • Must have basic knowledge of food handling procedures, Food Handler Certificate
  • HACCP processes and procedures is an asset
  • Ability to read and write in English
  • Effective problem solving skills
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
  • Must be able to multi task
  • Ability to work in an environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, openness, honesty and mutual respect
  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
  • Attention to detail
  • Must be an organized individual, in addition to maintain an organized work station
  • Required to work in a safe manner, while following company policy and safe practices
  • Ability to make informed decisions in a timely manner

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$22.50-$24.32 per hour


Benefits:


  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Mississauga, ON L5P 1A2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:


  • Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location:
One location

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