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First Cook

First Cook

Dexterra • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?
The First Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking all main meals as per requirements; and ensuring all meals are prepared and served on time to the highest standards of Horizon North.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug, alcohol and fit to work testing as a condition of employment.

Your work will include:

  • Cook a variety of appetizing meals which includes: meats, seafood, soups, poultry, vegetables and other food items
  • Use all kinds of cooking method to prepare top quality food including deep-frying, pan-frying, broiling, baking, boiling, grilling, sautéing, steaming and other methods
  • Ensure that all meals are prepared within the allocated food budget
  • Ensure consistency in food delivery including cooking, handling, storing and labeling products in accordance with FOODSAFE standards
  • Perform other duties in final food presentation including plating and garnishing
  • Operate all kinds of commercial and non-commercial kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, steamers, grills, broilers and other equipment
  • Assist in menu planning, inventory counts and grocery orders
  • Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of dining room and kitchen areas

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Extended health and dental benefits that are fully covered.
  • Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
  • Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.


Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry
  • Must have an excellent practical and theoretical background in all areas of the kitchen i.e: Hot Kitchens, Cold Kitchens, Pastry / Bakery, Butchery and Banquets dealing with large numbers of guests;
  • FoodSafe Level I is minimum. SafeCheck advanced food safety certification or HACCP certification is an asset.
  • Knowledge of Computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Sysco, Outlook)
  • Successful candidate MUST obtain a 80% make or higher on the mandatory WHMIS test (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)



Additional Information

Dexterra is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

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