Full Time 1st Cook

Essex Golf & Country Club is looking to hire a 1st Cook who has a passion for cooking, can work in a fast-paced environment, and is willing and eager to learn. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing prep work in a clean and timely manner. You will be working the hot line preparing meals held to the highest standards, and reporting to the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs. Must have 3 years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment. We offer competitive wages, benefits after 90 days, uniforms and knives provided. Safe food handler certificate is a must. 35 – 40 hours a week.

• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
• Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
• Present, garnish and arrange final dishes
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
• Handle and store ingredients and food
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils
• Execute opening and closing procedures
• Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients
• Monitor station inventory levels
• Accommodate guests special requests
• Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryers

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (preferred)
• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person