First Cook

**Working Title**:First Cook
**Employment Status**: Full-Time
**Starting Hourly Rate**: 20.15

**Benefits**:As per Union Collective Barganing Agreement

**Requirements**:

- Food Safety/Handlers certification
- 1+ years experience in hotel or banquet setting
- Pass Security Clearance for Military Base
- Reliable transporation is required

**Address**:139152 Grey Road, Meaford ON N4L 1C4
**New Hire Schedule**:8.5hr/Day, 5 Days/Week (including weekend rotations)

**Start Date**: As soon as possible

**Meadord is a military base, with a state of the art kitchen, in the scenic and walkable region of Meaford, ON (2.5 hours north of Toronto, hosting 100 - 500 daily). It's an ideal location to further your professional journey and have a small town experience.**

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between - doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward

Imagine working in a place where thousands of people rely on your team to bring out the best in their day. Join us and know you can make it happen by creating a home away from home for our clients. You can make every day more enjoyable simply by serving a nutritious meal, or ensuring a safe living environment, or creating recreational programs for their down time. No matter what role you play with us, it will be an important one.

**Why work with ESS Support Services?** We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We work with clients in the oil and gas, mining, construction, coastal logging, military and defense sectors. Coverage is as diverse as offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, to coastal logging camps in B.C., to construction camps in the Alberta Oil Sands. Facilities are located within drill camps, mining camps, construction camps, pipeline camps, oil and gas installations and correctional facilities.

**Job Summary**:
Prepares food in accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
- Prepare "mise en place" (setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and other products as required for high volume production.
- Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures.
- Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas.
- Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
- Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

**Qualifications**:
Think you have what it takes to be one of our **Cooks**? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

- Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
- Food Safety Certification required.
- Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
- Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
- Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
- Familiar with industry’s best practices.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.