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First Cook Afternoon Shift Join to apply for the First Cook Afternoon Shift role at Maple Lodge Farms. Interested in joining Canadas largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, were not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate at the latest technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years and continued innovation and investment in growth, were looking for committed team players to join the Maple Lodge family. Were a proudly familyowned Canadian company passionate about what we do. About The Role The First Cook is responsible for providing general help and support to the cafeteria, through safe and responsible food preparation, service, and housekeeping. This is an afternoon shift position Monday to Friday, 2pm 10:30pm. Whats 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, respect for family and hard work What You Will Be Doing Check with supervisor for daily objectives. Check food for taste, temperature, and eye appeal. Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented in accordance with standard recipes and presentations established by the Chef. Communicate with supervisor or F&B Manager for production status for the next day before completing shift. Assist Kitchen supervisor in regularly monitoring refrigerated and dry storage goods inventory levels; and maintain daily food temperature and refrigeration logs for review by Food & Beverage Manager. Rotate food in refrigerators, freezers and dry storage as required. Clean and organize workstation. Maintain a clean and sanitary culinary environment in compliance with all local and federal health codes. Perform line functions as directed by the F&B Manager or Supervisor. Ensure assigned workstation has proper level of par stocks and supplies according to daily menus. Use proper cooking procedures and internal temperatures as per HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points). Assist in the Health & Safety program by ensuring that section 28 of the OHSA and company/departmental health & safety policies and procedures are being followed. May be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above as assigned by kitchen management team. Store all food in accordance with HACCP. Complete Refrigeration Logs daily. Prepare and cook meals according to the daily menu, ensuring freshness and variety, adhering to all food safety preparation guidelines and company safety/food handling procedures. Bake, prepare sandwiches, salads, and other items. Provide excellent service to customers by preparing and serving meals in a timely fashion, including but not limited to breakfast (madetoorder to customer satisfaction and premade products). Perform cash handling in accordance with the Companys cash handling policy. Perform regular housekeeping duties, complying with all Health and Safety Standards. With Distribution leadership team, set and monitor targets based on a developed, actionable plan. What You Will Bring Minimum 2 years experience cooking and preparing meals for large group or restaurant setting. Excellent customer service skills; experience in customer service preferred. Experience with handling cash an asset. Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to excel in a fastpaced environment where attention to detail and effective multitasking is essential. General computer skills (e.g. MS Office). Safe Food Handler Certificate an asset. Attended culinary program or equivalent. Red Seal an Asset. Company Background Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada and remain family owned. Our guiding principles are hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We provide healthy, wholesome, bestquality chicken products with a focus on humane animal treatment, responsible resource use and the positive development of our employees and communities. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr