Lead Cook

7 days ago

Waterloo, Canada Compass Group Full time

**Working Title**:Lead Cook
**Employment Status**: Full-Time
**Starting Hourly Rate**: $28.70 per hour
**Address**:25 Breithaupt St Waterloo ON N2H 5G6
**New Hire Schedule**:Mon-Wednesday 10-830 Thurs 7-530 Fri OFF

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

**Why work with Restaurant Associates?** Imagine joining a team that’s at the top of their game. Come to work at Restaurant Associates and learn from the pros how to serve thousands of visitors in some of the world’s best venues. Because of what we do, more than 30,000 guests enjoy an unforgettable experience every day. Learn. Grow. Serve. It’s a winning combination. Join us.

**Job Summary**:
**How you will make an impact**:
You will be responsible for the supervision and training of kitchen staff, in addition to the production, quality assurance, and profitability of all menu items.

**As a Cook Supervisor, you will**:

- Assist with menu planning and maintaining a high level of quality and profitability in all Food & Beverage offerings
- Recommend and implement preparation to reduce costs and supervise all kitchen personnel to ensure correct methodologies are followed
- Maintain a clean and safe work area adhering to food safety and health standards
- Prioritize and delegate tasks in kitchen layout and prep
- Ensure all products and ingredients required are delivered in a timely manner for prompt delivery to kitchens and clientele
- Ensure food ingredients are stored in their designated area and rotated in the proper manner
- Provide input into catering menus and develop new menu items
- Work efficiently and effectively to gather, wash, cut, season, cook and store quality ingredients.
- Assist Food Service Director in maintaining accurate daily production records and completing all required documentation, reports, and logs as assigned
- Train employees: plan, assign and direct work; appraise performance; rewards and discipline associates; address complaints and resolve problems
- Advise management of purchasing requirements with a focus on minimizing waste and avoiding product shortages

**About you**:

- 3 years cooking experience in a past faced institutional kitchen environment
- You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
- Excellent customer and client relationship skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

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