First Cook
Core
Prepare and cook all main meals (meats, seafood, soups, poultry, vegetables) to high standards for Horizon North clients.
Role type
First Cook
Builds
Daily meal service for large numbers of guests
Domain
Hospitality / Food Service
Required skills
Commercial cooking methods (deep-frying, pan-frying, broiling, baking, boiling, grilling, sautéing, steaming), FoodSafe Level I certification, WHMIS test proficiency, inventory management, menu planning assistance, kitchen equipment operation, food presentation (plating, garnishing), sanitation maintenance
Preferred skills
SafeCheck advanced food safety certification, HACCP certification, Microsoft Excel/Word/Sysco/Outlook proficiency
Responsibilities
Cook a variety of appetizing meals using various methods, ensure meals are prepared within allocated food budget, maintain consistency in food delivery and storage per FOODSAFE standards, operate commercial and non-commercial kitchen equipment, assist in menu planning and inventory counts, maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dining room and kitchen areas
Seniority
Mid-level (3+ years experience)