First Cook
- Victoria, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- A minimum 2 years' experience in a high-volume culinary environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The First Cook is responsible for participating in the day-to-day retail, residential and/or catering operations and overseeing Second and Third Cooks within their designated areas. The First cook performs duties as assigned by the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and/or the Sous Chef in accordance with established standards of operation.
Experience
- A minimum 2 years' experience in a high-volume culinary environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Completion of Grade 12.
- Valid Food Safe Level l Certification.
- Enrollment in or completion of Apprenticeship training or Trade Equivalent as a Cook is an asset.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend English, and follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a service-oriented attitude.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
- Knowledge of provincial food safety and sanitation standards, with the ability to maintain high levels of personal hygiene and workplace safety.
- Familiarity with food service operations and customer service principles.
- Computer literate, with the ability to use basic applications and kitchen-related systems
More about this job
Responsibilities
Participate in day-to-day retail, residential dining, and/or catering operations while following established operating standards. Oversee Second and Third Cooks in the designated area and perform duties assigned by the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Sous Chef.
Requirements
Requires at least two years of experience in a high-volume culinary environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience, Grade 12 completion, and valid Food Safe Level I certification. Applicants must communicate effectively in English, manage competing tasks, work independently and collaboratively, and understand food safety and sanitation; cook apprenticeship training or trade equivalency is an asset.
Skills
- High-Volume Cooking
- Food Service Operations
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Independent Work
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Personal Hygiene
- Workplace Safety
- English Communication
- Following Instructions
- Computer Literacy
- Kitchen Systems
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- University Food Services
- Retail Dining
- Residential Dining
- Catering
- High-Volume Culinary Environment
- Food Service Operations
- Cook Apprenticeship
- Trade Equivalent
- Food Safety
- Sanitation Standards
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Teamwork
- Personal Hygiene
- Workplace Safety
- Computer Literacy
- Kitchen-Related Systems
- Second Cooks
- Third Cooks