Cook

Job summary

The cook is responsible for preparing and packaging food items while maintaining strict sanitation and safety standards. They must also manage workstations, receive supply deliveries, and train junior team members.

Job details

A&W Campbell River (Island Burgers Inc), in BC, is seeking for full time Cook to start immediately at our Discovery Harbour location. (1412 Island Hwy, Campbell River BC V9W 8C9) No# of Positions: 5 Terms of Employment: 2 years permanent Wage: $21.50 per hour Hours Per Week: 32 Language: English Education: Secondary School Certificate or equivalent Experience: Completion of a three-year apprenticeship program for cooks, or completion of college or other program in cooking or food safety, or several years of commercial cooking experience may be required. Benefits include an optional, employee‑contributed single or family Medical and Dental Benefit plan comprising Pharmaceuticals, Hospital Care, Paramedical Services, Medical Equipment, Travel Coverage, Vision Care, Basic and Optional Life Insurance, along with an optional, employee‑contributed Group RRSP. The McMurray Group owns and operates A&W Restaurants across Western Canada. We are committed to creating a positive, people-centered workplace built on respect, teamwork, and open communication. We recognize and celebrate the efforts and achievements of our team members, and we strive to provide an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and succeed. Job Duties: Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas, paying attention specifically to the correct handling of raw proteins, such as beef, pork, eggs, chicken, fish. Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils. Verify that prepared food meets requirements for food safety, quality and quantity. Cook and package batches of food, such as eggs, sausages, bacon, hamburgers, chicken, fish, french fries, and Onion Rings. Prepare foods following specific methods that usually require short preparation time. Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills and deep-fat fryers. Read food order monitors or receive verbal instructions as to food required by guest and prepare and cook food according to instructions. Measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared. Clean, stock, and restock workstations. Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously. Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking or for assembly of final product. Schedule activities and equipment use with managers, using information about daily volume to help coordinate cooking times. Receive delivery of supplies. Train and transfer skills to junior team members. Job Requirements: Have a ready smile and a warm personality Have a passion for guest service and creating exceptional guest experiences Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment Have excellent communication skills Enjoy learning new things What we can offer you: A flexible working schedules Employee discounts Great training and transferable skills Opportunities for advancement Full range of medical and dental benefits Posted: August 24, 2024 How to Apply Please ensure you provide a current and relevant resume, including applicable work experience and references. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications without work authorization will not be considered. Application Options We encourage candidates to apply through the posting link for priority processing. If the link is not working, you may submit your resume using one of the options below: • Online: https://mcmurraygroupofcompanies.applytojob.com • In person at the restaurant location • By mail: Recruitment – A&W McMurray Group, 2739 30th St., Vernon, BC, V1T 5C6 If you are viewing this posting, the position has not yet been filled. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for assessments and interviews.

What you’ll do

The cook is responsible for preparing and packaging food items while maintaining strict sanitation and safety standards. They must also manage workstations, receive supply deliveries, and train junior team members.

Requirements

Candidates must have a secondary school certificate or equivalent and relevant commercial cooking experience or apprenticeship. A passion for guest service and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Benefits

• Medical Benefit plan
• Dental Benefit plan
• Pharmaceuticals
• Hospital Care
• Paramedical Services
• Medical Equipment
• Travel Coverage
• Vision Care
• Basic Life Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance
• Group RRSP
• Employee discounts

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food safety
• Commercial cooking
• Sanitation
• Grilling
• Deep-fat frying
• Food preparation
• Inventory management
• Customer service
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Training
• Time management
• Health And Safety Standards
• Deep Fryers
• Customer Service
• Cooking
• Optometry
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Pharmaceuticals
• Restaurant Operation
• Transferable Skills Analysis

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Trades
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant

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