Job Description

Working Title: Cook, Banquets & Catering, Assiniboine Park, Part Time
Employment Status: Part-Time
Starting Hourly Rate: $15,91 per hour
Address: 145 The Leaf Way Winnipeg MB R3P 2N6
New Hire Schedule: Flexible - days, evening, weekend availability required
Important Information: Minimum of 1 year professional cooking experience preferred.
Reporting to the Chef, Sous Chef, and Chef de Partie, the Banquet Cook is responsible for working the whole line of the kitchen including the preparation and presentation of both hot and cold menu items set out by the Chef ensuring safety, hygiene, and cleanliness in all aspects of your work. The Banquet Cook will prepare ingredients, cook and assemble dishes, manage workstations, and ensure that food is served in a timely manner. Experienced Banquet Cooks will help train and mentor entry level cooks while ensuring food is served in a timely manner and to the highest standard.
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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.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact for further information.

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