Overview
Catering Cooks Jobs in Vancouver at Peake of Catering
Job Overview
Cooks are integral members of the Peake Culinary team and Production department. Tasked with the preparation of high-quality meals, our cooks respect and adhere to our Peake standards of excellence, menu specifications, and meet all food safety and hygiene standards. Cooks are expected to know and respect the Peake Core Values.
Core Values
Driven – compelled to accomplish goals through hard work and ambition
Sincere – acting with honesty and integrity
Humorous – we make each other laugh
Thoughtful Acts – showing consideration for the needs of others
Creative Solutions – imaginative and original ideas in the production of artistic work
Major Responsibilities
Works under the direction of the lead Chef to execute meal services and prepare high quality menu items
Assist with creation of new menu ideas when required
Ensures adherence to all Peake culinary, safety, and cleanliness standards
Performs food prep and/or cooks on the line
Ensures proper handling of all food products, including reducing waste
Maintains set standards around Health & Safety including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations
*Tasks outside of those outlined in the job description may be required during times of increased demand*
Ongoing Expectations and Physical/Mental Demands
This role will require lifting of supplies, equipment, and product
This position requires long periods of standing and moving
Frequent interruptions from other team members while multitasking daily duties
Immediate environment will frequently be noisy and busy
Ongoing exposure to normal kitchen hazards (ovens, sharp objects, slippery surfaces)
Frequent tight deadlines
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental care
Discounted or free food
Extended health care
Vision care
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Morning shift
Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
Overtime pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
banquet or catering: 1 year (preferred)
Culinary: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Catering Cooks
Company: Peake of Catering
Location: Vancouver
