Prep Cook at White Table Catering – Abbotsford, British Columbia

Nature & Scope

Working alongside the culinary team - the Cook will be responsible for executing and assisting the team with culinary preparations at specific White Table Catering events, with a focus on maintaining optimum food quality and food safety standards during preparation and plating.

The Ideal Applicant should:

• Feel at home in high-volume, fast-paced environments - Catering experience is an asset

• Enjoy cooking in different environments (outdoors, indoors, homes, large venues)

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral

• Be technically proficient in their culinary craft and have a desire to continue learning and growing as a cook - A culinary school diploma is an asset

• Be organized, efficient and prepared. Always ahead of the game.

• Be available for flexible shifts that are event dependent (including weekends)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that menu items are prepared in a timely manner and to the highest level

• Communicate respectfully and effectively with all team members across the organization

• Follow on site instructions from the Chef / Sous Chef on duty

• Maintain required Food Safe health standards

• Maintain kitchen and operational tools in an around the event kitchen

• Contribute to a clean, sanitary and professional work environment

• Dishwashing, cleaning and garbage/compost/recycling removal as required

• Approach all tasks in line with the White Table philosophy, aesthetic and standard of excellence

• Complete any other duties necessary to ensure the success of the operation

• Promote teamwork, cleanliness, and professionalism

Requirements

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule based on the business’ and event-specific needs

• Must be eligible to work in Canada

• Phone plan with data needed; for use with workplace apps and communication when teams are split

• Ability to bend, lift, and carry 50 pounds

• Ability to stand and be mobile for an excess of 8 hours