Cook
Victoria, BC
Jumpstart Refugee Talent – Refugee Talent Hub /
Food & Beverage Services /
On-site
Our employer partner, a large provider of food services throughout the country, is looking to add an experienced and passionate Cook to their team in Victoria, BC!
As a Cook on our team, you’ll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipment, you’ll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation – experimenting with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs.
- Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
- Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
- Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
- Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives.
- Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
- Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods.
- Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines.
- Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.
- Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
- Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
- Adheres to company safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
- Ensures security of company assets.
Qualifications:
- Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
- Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage.
- Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
- Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
- Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
$23 - $23 an hour
We thank all applicants interested in this opportunity, however, only selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.
