106 Food Prep jobs in Canada

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**Why work with Chartwells?** We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We cater to Generation Z on college campuses and upcoming K-12 generations. We offer dining programs and solutions that fit the unique needs of today’s students. Join our commitment to providing responsible, healthy-eating solutions.

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**Job Details**
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**Start Date:** ASAP
**Status:** Full Time
**Schedule:** Days, evenings, weekends - *30-40hrs/week*
**Wage:** $18.31/hr
**Location:** Trent University - Otonobee Campus, Peterborough ON
**Important Information:** Previous food prep/cooking experience required. Extensive knife skills are essential. Food Safety Training Certificate an asset.

**Job Summary**
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Prepares and cooks food according to standardized recipes; prepares, serves, and clears resident steam table/tray line; operates food services equipment; cleans and sanitizes work area and equipment.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**

* Maintain a clean and neat appearance complies with Annual Uniform Policy.
* Undergo job specific and company safety training.
* Maintain confidentiality of all company policies and procedures.
* Maintains an awareness of Chartwells contractual obligations for the project relating to the department.
* Continually review duties with the object of reducing cost and increasing profitability without loss of standard.
* Advise management of purchasing requirements with a focus on minimizing dollars invested in physical inventories, operating at budgeted product costs, and avoiding product shortages.
* Oversees stocking of all food serving areas according to the number of persons to be served, with a focus on quality, appearance, adequate stocking levels, and minimizing leftovers and product waste.
* Prepares and cooks food according to standardized recipes, ensuring food is cooked at the proper temperature and at the proper length of time.
* Operates food services equipment in a safe manner and according to established policies and procedures.
* Prepares, serves, and clears resident steam table/tray line.
* Maintains established food rotations in storage in order to minimize spoilage and waste.
* Cleans and sanitizes work area and equipment.
* Adheres to provincial and federal regulations regarding food preparation.
* Communicates with supervisor and other staff members to resolve problems and/or concerns.
* Assists in serving meals, remaining present during scheduled meal periods to receive customer comments and feedback.
* Serve customers quickly and courteously using proper service techniques and portioning.
* Ensure that all prepared products are correctly recorded on production records.
* Trains and directs staff to ensure the highest sanitary standards are maintained in all food serving and storage areas in accordance with company, client, and governmental requirements.
* Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned tasks within production and service time frames established for the job.
* Assist anywhere else in the kitchen during production as needed.
* Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
* Ability to interact with customers in order to assure customer satisfaction.
* Stocks and sets up tables. Removes trays and dishes from tables promptly, as requested, loads or unloads trucks picking up or delivering supplies and food.
* Follow and document temperatures/cleaning and daily checklists.
* Fill out all HACCP logs bringing any discrepancies to your Manager immediately.
* Follow opening, closing and cleaning checklists.

**Qualifications:**

Think you have what it takes to be one of our **Prep Cooks**? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

* Previous experience as a Prep cook required.
* Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
* FoodSafe Level 1 Certification.
* Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
* Able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
* A team player with good communication skills.
* Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure.
* Training from a culinary school will be an asset.
* Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact for further information.

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

The well-being of our consumers is at the heart of Sodexo's approach, customer engagement is integral in the services provided by Sodexo employees in various locations across Canada. We work closely with our consumers and clients to create an interactive and personalized environment for the well-being of everyone we serve.

Sodexo is proud to announce these nominations:  2021 Canada’s Best Diversity Employer; 2021 Canada’s Greenest Employers; 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index featured company; 2020 Parity Certification - Platinum level and Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Program company – Gold Level.

Job Description

We are looking for new team members as a baker/prep cook Help to join our dynamic team to support in:

- Stocking shelves and fridges with food and beverage

- Brewing coffee

- Setting up self serve areas

- Cashing guests out

- Making sandwiches

- Baking breakfast baked goods

- Cleaning dishes

- Kitchen prep

- Cleaning service areas in dining room and around the self serve station.

You will be offered a great team environment, work/life balance and the ability to prepare and serve healthy and appealing menus for consumers. Must have 2-5 years of foodservice experience along with food handlers certification.

SHIFT :     Monday- Friday

Rate : $19

Discounted lunch for employees .

Qualifications

About You

You enjoy working in a team environment, ensuring high quality results and meeting food safety, HACCP and OHS standards.

During your mandate, you will operate the Micros point of sale (POS), grill sandwiches, process customer transactions, merchandise baked goods, make coffee, grocery items, stock products and maintain the area clean of all garbage. 

Completing the scheduled training for Starbucks is an asset.  

You have excellent customer service skills, a good attitude and a good sense of team spirit? Join us!

Click "I'm interested"  for a quick 5-minute online application.

Additional Information

What We Can Offer You

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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