First Cook

4 days ago

Markham, Canada Dana Hospitality Full time
Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?

The First Cook plays a key role in executing the daily dinner service with support from the culinary team. Working with Culinary leadership, the First Cook is responsible for preparing the feature proteins required for dinner service, ensuring that quality standards are met. As a senior member of the production team the First Cook will demonstrate effective leadership and will be responsible, along with Culinary leadership, for monitoring daily operations

The position involves working Monday to Friday - 7:00am to 3:00pm

Key responsibilities include:

  • Handling, preparation, production, and timely service of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks in accordance with approved methods and standards.
  • Preparing meals according to client scheduling and within the menu plan and budget guidelines.
  • Preparing adequate quantities of the menu choices by following all production quotas set.
  • Preparing food as close to consumption time as possible. Supervise all portioning of meals on serving line to ensure all clients are receiving amounts specified.
  • Coordinating all kitchen staff involved in the preparation and serving of meals. The number of employees under supervision is dependent upon the particular Outland facility assigned, and fluctuates to match business needs.
  • Following proper storage and rotation of all food supplies.
  • Preparing and sending food orders.

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

  • Must be based within the specified region.
  • Previous cooking experience is required. 
  • Must have a current Food Safe certificate.
  • Current Level 1 First Aid certificate is an asset.
  • Large scale camp cooking experience is an asset.
  • Red Seal or other certifications is an asset.
  • Experience in accurately producing weekly inventories is an asset.
  • High standards in maintaining a clean and organized Kitchen.
  • Be able to handle the following physical demands:
    • Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
    • Climb ladders or stairs.
    • Stand, walk, squat, kneel or sit according to task for extended lengths of time.
    • Perform repetitive hand work requiring full use of both hands.
    • Perform work with arms at full length.
    • Work with arms above shoulder height.


Additional Information

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Opportunity to move up in positions
  • Zero cost of living while working on site
  • Extended group health benefits and employer RRSP contributions

Work Schedule and Remuneration:

First Cooks work Monday to Friday - 7:00am to 3:00pm. They may be expected to work general holidays.

Wages are paid on an hourly basis and include a starting rate of $19-$19.85. This position comes with full benefits starting immediately and vacation pay accrued at 4%. This is a non-union position and requires a basic background check.

Dexterra  Group is  an  equal  opportunity  employer  committed  to  diversity  and  inclusion.  We  are  pleased  to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

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