Cold Food Prep (SFU Dining Commons, Burnaby, BC)

How will you make an impact:
You will be responsible for preparing food and serving customers in accordance with applicable local standards, guidelines and regulations.

As a Cold Food Prep, you will:
• Ensures all cold food preparation, including salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and mise en place for stations is completed as per requirements for day-to-day operations and special functions.
• Assists all production stations with food preparation.
• Ensures that all required products have been removed from the freezer and are thawed according to HSQA standards on a daily basis.
• Maintains all workstations within prep area to ensure they are clean and orderly.
• Ensures that all equipment is operable and in good condition.
• Observes portion control measures, and ensures accurate forecasting is completed for each service.
• Maintains proper food production records, temperature logs, waste logs and cleaning schedules as per current HSQA requirements.
•Replenishes supplies as needed.
• Assists other stations as needed to ensure successful completion of meal service.
• Must interact with co-workers to ensure compliance with company service standards, and company inventory procedures.
• Maintains proper service appearance and etiquette at all times.
• Answers all guests’ inquiries and concerns immediately.

About you:
• Previous experience working in professional kitchen required.
• Training from a culinary school will be an asset.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
• Able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
• A team player with effective communication skills.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position, including regularly lifting/moving up to 10 pounds.