Sodexo

Global food services and facilities management

Cook

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAntigonish, NS, CanadaCA$21.64 - CA$23.87 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Red Seal or equivalent experience.
Basic Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) food safety training is required.
Customer service orientation is required for this frontline position working alongside customers.
Willingness to use meat slicers and food processors.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, hot cooking environment.
Ability to follow the chef's instructions for food and beverage setup and displays.
A satisfactory attendance record in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook hot menu items according to recipes, production sheets, and food safety standards.
Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, steamers, and kettles safely and efficiently.
Ensure food is prepared, held, and served at proper temperatures.
Maintain food quality, presentation, and portion control.
Assist with menu preparation and daily production planning.
Monitor inventory levels and communicate product shortages to supervisors.
Receive, rotate, and properly store food products using first-in, first-out procedures.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace health and safety regulations.
Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift.
Clean and sanitize equipment and kitchen areas.
Support special events, catering functions, and residence dining operations as required.
Work with cooks, supervisors, and service staff to ensure timely meal service.
Assist with training and mentoring new employees when required.
Report equipment issues, food quality concerns, and safety hazards promptly.
Adhere to university, departmental, and company policies and procedures.
Prepare meals for students, staff, and guests in a high-volume dining environment.
Accommodate dietary restrictions, allergens, and special nutrition requirements.
Support residence dining meal periods, theme meals, and campus events.
Help maintain accurate production records and temperature logs.
Contribute to a positive dining experience through professional and courteous service.

Job Description

Prepare and cook hot menu items according to recipes, production sheets, and food safety standards.
Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, steamers, and kettles safely and efficiently.
Ensure food is prepared, held, and served at proper temperatures.
Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and portion control.
Assist with menu preparation and daily production planning.
Monitor inventory levels and communicate product shortages to supervisors.
Receive, rotate, and properly store food products following FIFO procedures.
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace health and safety regulations.
Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift.
Complete cleaning and sanitizing duties for equipment and kitchen areas.
Support special events, catering functions, and residence dining operations as required.
Work collaboratively with cooks, supervisors, and service staff to ensure timely meal service.
Assist with training and mentoring new employees when required.
Report equipment issues, food quality concerns, and safety hazards promptly.
Adhere to university, departmental, and company policies and procedures.

University-Specific Responsibilities

Prepare meals for students, staff, and guests in a high-volume dining environment.
Accommodate dietary restrictions, allergens, and special nutrition requirements.
Support residence dining meal periods, theme meals, and campus events.
Assist with maintaining accurate production records and temperature logs.
Contribute to a positive dining experience through professional and courteous service.

Qualifications

-Red Seal or equivalent experience

-Must have basic HACCP Food Safety training.

-Applicant MUST BE Customer Service Oriented. This is a Frontline Customer Service Position which will entail working alongside our Customers.

-Applicant must be willing to utilize meat slicers/ food processors

-Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment, hot cooking environment.

-Ability to follow Chef’s instruction on setup and displays of food & beverage

-Applicant must be in good standing with a satisfactory attendance record

Additional Information

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other federal, provincial, or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates who participate in all aspects of the selection process.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.

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Compensation: 21.64 to 23.87 (CAD) (HOURLY)