Job Description

Position Summary

The Assistant Cook will need to accurately and efficiently cook meats, vegetables, soups, and other hot food products as well as assist in preparation of cold food items. As part of the cooking process, daily tasks will be expected to be effectively completed in order to provide healthy breakfast and lunch's to the school population. This includes, but is not limited to, daily cleaning, kitchen organization, daily forms, storage, preparation, cooking and service of the daily planned meals.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

Prepare a variety of meat, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in ovens, grills, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.

Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.

Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.

Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.

Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.

Ensure that the food services are served on time and are to food safety standards.

Receive, check and sign for food stuffs received and ensure that it is to PBOE standards.

Use and rotate all food stuffs in accordance to the F.I.F.O. standards.

Communicate effectively with staff, students and supervisors on a daily basis.

Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, fryers, burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.

Follows proper plate presentation for all dishes.

Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.

Attend all scheduled employee meeting.

Perform any other specific tasks or duties that has been assigned by the Kitchen Manager/Chef.

This position is for the Breakfast Service, and prospective employee is expected to cook breakfast items independently from 6am-8am daily.

Qualifications & Education Requirements

Must possess Alberta Food Handling Certificate (updated every two years).

A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.

Must be able to communicate clearly with Principal, staff, students, and Chef.

Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.

Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).

Must be able to prepare food for up to three hundred fifty people on a daily basis.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: $19.70-$23.25 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Application question(s):

Will you be able to work a 6am-1:30pm shift?
Work Location: In person