Cook needed at 370 Stone Rd W, Guelph, ON N1G 4V9, Canada (Full-time) – Apply now

Job Description

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 Company’s 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 one’s control.
• Required to lift, carry and/or handle heavy objects.
• Required to stand for extended periods of time while performing duties.

Additional Information

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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