Second Cook

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

Reporting to the Cafeteria Supervisor, the Second Cook will be responsible for completing daily production assigned by the Food and Beverage Manger based on weekly menu and to assist with all aspects of food production and preparation.

Shift: 2:00pm to 10:30pm

Location: 8301 Winston Churchill Blvd, Brampton, ON L6Y 0A2

What's in it for you?

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

• Prepares food items in accordance with standards of quality, in accordance with the weekly Cafeteria menu. Prepares soups, salads, daily specials and other food and/or beverage as requested by the Food & Beverage Manager.
• Prevents the spoiling and/or contamination of food, through the diligent proper hygiene practices and safe food handling.
• Assists Kitchen Supervisor with daily cooking and prep
• Relieve Kitchen Supervisor when on vacation or off for the day
• Relieve other position when need too (Cashier, Server)
• Assists Cafeteria staff with dishwashing duties as required.
• Ensures work area is always clean and orderly, participating in regular kitchen cleanup. Ensures and that equipment is in safe working order and reports equipment malfunctions to the Food & Beverage Manager.
• Complies with all Company policies, including but not limited to those regarding schedules, uniforms, absenteeism and tardiness.
• Policies, Processes & Procedures
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of improved department processes, policies and procedures.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• A minimum of two years' experience and in-service training as a Cook in kitchens handling quantity cooking; or completion of a recognized course in culinary arts.
• Excellent customer service skills, and experience in customer service preferred;
• Experience with handling cash an asset;
• Good knowledge of principles and quantity cooking and experience in quantity cooking of vegetables, meat, fish and poultry, baked goods, etc., utilizing standardized metric recipes. Good knowledge of food service sanitation standards, personal hygiene and safety.
• Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical, with problem-identification and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential.
• General computer skills (e.g. MS Office).
• High School Diploma
• Current Food Safety Certificate an asset
  
  

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

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