Cook CENTRAL TEMPLATE

Ottawa - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This position is responsible for contributing to the coordinated efforts of preparing high-quality products for our retail stores. The performance of the duties must align with all Food Safety standards and ensure a quality service approach to all customers employees and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy Way.

Major Responsibilities:

Cook/prepare food ensuring items adhere to high quality standard and company recipes and specifications.
Ensure that all food is creatively and attractively presented at all times.
Train departmental staff in the correct methods for cooking preparation and presentation.
Perform opening and closing procedures for the department.
Coordinate department activity ensuring that goals are properly communicated and attained.
Practice and promote Company policies (as communicated in meetings policies and procedure manuals employee guidebooks written directives etc.) and ensure compliance.
Ensure the accurate receipt of all incoming department products inspecting the items for freshness and quality and reconcile products received with packing slips purchase orders invoices etc.
Conduct inventory of merchandise and report discrepancies.
Communicate weekly the supply and packaging orders necessary for the department to the Assistant Production Manager.
Stay apprised of new food trends and technologies and communicate those trends.
Ensure compliance of all Government regulations and Health & Safety standards including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) food handling and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Sheet (WHMIS) chemical safety.
Safeguard the integrity of the Companys financial information.
Ensure kitchen is kept clean and sanitized by cleaning preparation areas and equipment washing and organizing dishes and kitchenware and sweeping and mopping floors.
May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

Qualifications :

Typically requires completion of a post secondary program in culinary arts plus a minimum of 1 year of related experience in a culinary/food environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent organizational interpersonal and analytical skills.
Knowledge of food costs.
Knowledge of methods material and practices of volume food preparation.
Knowledge of sanitary methods and safety procedures in the kitchen.
Supervisory or management experience will be considered an asset.
Strong team player with clear effective communication skills.
Ability to learn manual and automated systems/tools.
Food Safety Certification will be considered an asset.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including afternoons evenings weekends and holidays.

Work & Sensory Environment:

Required to wear cumbersome protective clothing or equipment during shift.
Lack of control over pace due to multiple and/or tight deadlines beyond ones control.
Required to lift carry and/or handle heavy objects.
Required to stand for extended periods of time while performing duties.

Additional Information :

Grow a career with us.

Farm Boy takes pride in growing a team that represents the best in the business. Join us for the career youre craving!

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds identities and experiences to applyincluding those with non-traditional career paths.

We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued respected and supported. Accommodations are available upon request for employees and applicants who may require them.

We do not use AI to assist in the recruitment process and this job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Part-time

Major Responsibilities:

Cook/prepare food ensuring items adhere to high quality standard and company recipes and specifications.
Ensure that all food is creatively and attractively presented at all times.
Train departmental staff in the correct methods for cooking preparation and presentation.
Perform opening and closing procedures for the department.
Coordinate department activity ensuring that goals are properly communicated and attained.
Practice and promote Company policies (as communicated in meetings policies and procedure manuals employee guidebooks written directives etc.) and ensure compliance.
Ensure the accurate receipt of all incoming department products inspecting the items for freshness and quality and reconcile products received with packing slips purchase orders invoices etc.
Conduct inventory of merchandise and report discrepancies.
Communicate weekly the supply and packaging orders necessary for the department to the Assistant Production Manager.
Stay apprised of new food trends and technologies and communicate those trends.
Ensure compliance of all Government regulations and Health & Safety standards including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) food handling and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Sheet (WHMIS) chemical safety.
Safeguard the integrity of the Companys financial information.
Ensure kitchen is kept clean and sanitized by cleaning preparation areas and equipment washing and organizing dishes and kitchenware and sweeping and mopping floors.
May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

Qualifications :

Typically requires completion of a post secondary program in culinary arts plus a minimum of 1 year of related experience in a culinary/food environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent organizational interpersonal and analytical skills.
Knowledge of food costs.
Knowledge of methods material and practices of volume food preparation.
Knowledge of sanitary methods and safety procedures in the kitchen.
Supervisory or management experience will be considered an asset.
Strong team player with clear effective communication skills.
Ability to learn manual and automated systems/tools.
Food Safety Certification will be considered an asset.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including afternoons evenings weekends and holidays.

Work & Sensory Environment:

Required to wear cumbersome protective clothing or equipment during shift.
Lack of control over pace due to multiple and/or tight deadlines beyond ones control.
Required to lift carry and/or handle heavy objects.
Required to stand for extended periods of time while performing duties.

Additional Information :

Grow a career with us.

Farm Boy takes pride in growing a team that represents the best in the business. Join us for the career youre craving!

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds identities and experiences to applyincluding those with non-traditional career paths.

We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued respected and supported. Accommodations are available upon request for employees and applicants who may require them.

We do not use AI to assist in the recruitment process and this job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Part-time

Key Skills

Culinary Experience
Food Handling
Restaurant Experience
Food Preparation Experience
Kitchen Experience
Hotel Experience
Taleo
Cake Decorating
Cooking
Baking
Sanitation
Knife Skills

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About Company

Farm Boy Inc.

Selected as one of Canadas 50 Best Managed Companies, Eastern Ontario based Farm Boy provides a unique and friendly, fresh-market shopping experience. Featuring their signature farm-fresh produce and organic, natural and locally sourced foods, plus their popular store brands and whol ... View more

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