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Lead Cook, Compass Group Canada, Calgary, AB
Req ID: 1521316
Category: Cook – HOURLY
Brand: CVE (Catering, Venues & Events)
Employment Status:
Starting Rate: $ CAD
Location: Calgary, AB
Category: Cook – HOURLY
Brand: CVE (Catering, Venues & Events)
Employment Status:
Starting Rate: $ CAD
Location: Calgary, AB
Posting Date: 2026-04-07T12:03:08.963Z
Working Title: Lead Cook, Compass Group Canada, Calgary, AB
Employment Status: Full-Time
Starting Hourly Rate: $18.50 to $20.00 per hour
Address: 750-9 Avenue SE Calgary AB T2G 5E1
New Hire Schedule: – Schedule will be fluid to start: 2 to 4 fulfillments per week
You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.
You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!
Imagine a place where people work as one to create an experience that inspires many. Join us and know that you make it possible for friends, families, and co-workers to come together. No matter why they gather, we’re here to serve. Because of what we do, people share so much more than a meal. And that’s why this is so much more than a job.
Why work with Eurest Dining? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading food and support Services Company. We provide diverse, innovative dining services to corporate headquarter locations, law firms, manufacturing facilities, distribution centres and call centres. Join our commitment to providing exceptional food service to the best of business and industry.
Job Summary
How you will make an impact: You will be responsible for the supervision and training of kitchen staff, in addition to the production, quality assurance, and profitability of all menu items.
As a Lead Cook, you will:
· Supervise all kitchen personnel to ensure correct methodologies are followed
· Maintain a clean and safe work area adhering to food safety and health standards
· Prioritize and delegate tasks in kitchen layout and prep
· Ensure food ingredients are stored in their designated area and rotated in the proper manner
· Work efficiently and effectively to gather, wash, cut, season, cook and store quality ingredients.
· Assist Sous Chef in maintaining accurate daily production records and completing all required documentation, reports, and logs as assigned
· Advise management of purchasing requirements with a focus on minimizing waste and avoiding product shortages
About you:
· 3 years cooking experience in a past faced institutional kitchen environment
· You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
· Strong attention to detail
· Able to manage a team
· Strong organizational skills
· Ability to deal with challenging situations
· Task orientated. Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced and deadline orientated environment
· Skilled in meeting production standards and communicating effectively with supervisors and department managers.
· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for up to 8hrs or more
· Physically able to carry out duties of position
What’s in it for you?
- Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
- The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
- Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
- Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
- A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
- We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!
Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact ukg.recruitment@compass-canada.com for further information.
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