Cook - Event Conference Center

Job summary

The cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food to order, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining high-quality service standards. They must also ensure all health and safety procedures are followed while managing inventory and supporting the chef in daily activities.

Job details

Company Description Location: Toronto, Downtown What Makes Sodexo Different: Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer: Flexible and dynamic work environment Competitive compensation Access to ongoing training and development programs Countless opportunities to grow within the company. Full training and full protective uniform supplied. Job Description Job Description Sodexo is growing! We are looking for Cooks to join our dynamic team. These position are full-time position. You will be offered is a great team environment, work/life balance, great benefits and the ability to cook healthy and appealing menus for consumers. Minimum of 2-3 years in a similar role (high volume establishment preferred) Excellent customer service skills Experience working as part of a team Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives Ensure health and safety procedures are being followed Prepares and cooks to order foods that may require short preparation time. May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and may operate a grill station and pantry station Reads food order or receives verbal instructions on food required by patron, and prepares and cooks food according to instructions. Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times. Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments. Prepares foods under direct supervision or instruction by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use. Tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment. May clean and sanitize work stations and equipment and must follow all Sodexo, client and regulatory rules and procedures. May receive inventory, move and lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets. May produce some batch goods using basic cooking techniques. ▪ Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated. ▪ Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training. Monday - Friday only, occasional evening Qualifications What You’ll Need to Succeed: Teamwork Spirit Passion for maintaining a healthy and safe environment (HACCP and OHS standards). Support the Chef in the execution of daily activities. Excellent food service offering for the clients and guests of this site. You will be asked to prepare general food production, cooking, serving as well as other assigned tasks. Experience in cooking Excellent customer service Strong planning, organizational and time management and computer skills. Additional Information Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 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, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment. Thank you for your interest in Sodexo. Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Follow us on social media to see first-hand what we are all about! Instagram: Sodexo Canada (@sodexocanada) Twitter: Sodexo Canada (@SodexoCanada) LinkedIn: Sodexo Canada Careers Facebook: Sodexo Canada | Facebook Sodexo SJS Relocation/Relocalisation: No Division: Canada Corporate Services Province: ON Language Requirements/Exigences linguistiques: English Position Type/Type de poste: Hourly Job Type/Type d'emploi: Permanent Fly in-Fly out /Vol d'arrivée-vol de départ: No

What you’ll do

The cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food to order, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining high-quality service standards. They must also ensure all health and safety procedures are followed while managing inventory and supporting the chef in daily activities.

Requirements

Candidates must have 2-3 years of experience in a similar high-volume establishment and possess strong organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in food safety standards and the ability to work effectively within a team are essential.

Benefits

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Career growth opportunities
• Work/life balance

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food preparation
• Grill operation
• Menu planning
• Customer service
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Health and safety compliance
• HACCP standards
• OHS standards
• Inventory management
• Teamwork
• Sanitation
• Culinary techniques
• Computer skills
• Employment Equity
• Meat Cutting
• Record Keeping
• Safety Procedures
• Planning
• Grilling
• Customer Service
• Computer Literacy
• Cooking
• Corporate Services
• Training And Development
• Food Services
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Long-Term Care
• Poultry
• Seasoning
• Social Media
• Time Management

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Customer Service & Support
• Conference Center Manager
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant

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