First Cook Job Edmonton area,Alberta Canada,Restaurant/Food Service

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?
Based in a world class Horizon North camp facility, the regular shift for this position is 20 days on and 10 days off, with 10 - 12 hour workdays. Transportation is provided to site from a pickup point in Edmonton.

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

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Minimum 3 years’ experience in the hospitality / food service industry

Minimum 1 year prior experience as a Sous Chef in hotels, resorts, restaurants and/or camps, with the cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines

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;

Food Safe Level I is minimum. Safe Check 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)


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