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 daily retail, residential dining, and/or catering operations, performing cooking duties according to established operating standards. Oversee Second and Third Cooks in the designated area and carry out 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. Apprenticeship training or a Cook trade equivalent is an asset; candidates should also have strong communication, time management, teamwork, food safety, customer service, and basic computer skills.
Skills
- High-Volume Cooking
- Food Preparation
- Team Supervision
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Independent Work
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Personal Hygiene
- Workplace Safety
- Food Service Operations
- Computer Literacy
- Written and Verbal Communication
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
- Education
Keywords
- University Food Services
- Food And Beverage Services
- Retail Dining
- Residential Dining
- Catering
- Degrees Catering
- High-Volume Culinary Environment
- First Cook
- Second Cook
- Third Cook
- Cook Apprenticeship
- Cook Trade Equivalent
- Food Safety
- Sanitation Standards
- Customer Service
- Kitchen Systems
- Computer Applications
- Food Preparation
- Workplace Safety