Job Summary

Prepares and cooks food according to standardized recipes; prepares, serves, and clears resident steam table/tray line; operates food services equipment; cleans and sanitizes work area and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean and neat appearance complies with Annual Uniform Policy.
• Undergo job specific and company safety training.
• Maintain confidentiality of all company policies and procedures.
• Maintains an awareness of Chartwells contractual obligations for the project relating to the department.
• Continually review duties with the object of reducing cost and increasing profitability without loss of standard.
• Advise management of purchasing requirements with a focus on minimizing dollars invested in physical inventories, operating at budgeted product costs, and avoiding product shortages.
• Oversees stocking of all food serving areas according to the number of persons to be served, with a focus on quality, appearance, adequate stocking levels, and minimizing leftovers and product waste.
• Prepares and cooks food according to standardized recipes, ensuring food is cooked at the proper temperature and at the proper length of time.
• Operates food services equipment in a safe manner and according to established policies and procedures.
• Prepares, serves, and clears resident steam table/tray line.
• Maintains established food rotations in storage in order to minimize spoilage and waste.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area and equipment.
• Adheres to provincial and federal regulations regarding food preparation.
• Communicates with supervisor and other staff members to resolve problems and/or concerns.
• Assists in serving meals, remaining present during scheduled meal periods to receive customer comments and feedback.
• Serve customers quickly and courteously using proper service techniques and portioning.
• Ensure that all prepared products are correctly recorded on production records.
• Trains and directs staff to ensure the highest sanitary standards are maintained in all food serving and storage areas in accordance with company, client, and governmental requirements.
• Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned tasks within production and service time frames established for the job.
• Assist anywhere else in the kitchen during production as needed.
• Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
• Ability to interact with customers in order to assure customer satisfaction.
• Stocks and sets up tables. Removes trays and dishes from tables promptly, as requested, loads or unloads trucks picking up or delivering supplies and food.
• Follow and document temperatures/cleaning and daily checklists.
• Fill out all HACCP logs bringing any discrepancies to your Manager immediately.
• Follow opening, closing and cleaning checklists.

Qualifications:  

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Prep 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:

• Previous experience as a Prep cook required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• FoodSafe Level 1 Certification.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
• Able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
• A team player with good communication skills.
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure.
• Training from a culinary school will be an asset.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.