Kitchen Help, General Help Full Time and Part Time

at  Compass Group

Working Title: Kitchen Help, General Help Full Time and Part Time
Employment Status: Full-Time and Part-Time
Starting Hourly Rate: 17.20
Address: 76 Stuart Street Kingston ON K7L 2V7
New Hire Schedule: Monday to Friday 7am-5:30pm
Job Summary
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Obtain daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef

• Set up items for purchase on daily basis.
• Assist in the preparation and cooking of various food items
• Wash, peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetables and fruits
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
• Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
• Serve meals or prepare for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared
• Serve customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
• Resolve customer concerns and relays relevant information to supervisor.
• Provide service in all retail areas, including cashiering and line serving
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed
• Assist in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required
• Assist in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensure food and supply items are stored per standards
• Utilize approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control. Notify cooks if food temperatures are not within acceptable limits.
• Assure compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash etc
• Maintain work area and equipment. Follow principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
• Clean kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Store or discard excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures
• Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately

Qualifications

• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment and effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• A team player with effective communication skills
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills to be able to manage heavy workload.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Experience in basic food preparation
• Ability to operate cooking equipment and complete all other cooking tasks
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.
You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!
Imagine a place where people work as one to create an experience that inspires many. Join us and know that you make it possible for friends, families, and co-workers to come together. No matter why they gather, we’re here to serve. Because of what we do, people share so much more than a meal. And that’s why this is so much more than a job.
Why work with Eurest Dining? We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading food and support Services Company. We provide diverse, innovative dining services to corporate headquarter locations, law firms, manufacturing facilities, distribution centres and call centres. Join our commitment to providing exceptional food service to the best of business and industry.

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