food service worker
Requisition ID: 44549
Job Description
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
McCain Foods (Canada) is seeking a Cook to join our Fry Plant facility in Grand Falls, New Brunswick. This role is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals while maintaining food safety, sanitation, and operational standards. Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, the successful candidate will contribute to daily food service operations, support special events, and help ensure an exceptional dining experience for employees and visitors. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, flexibility, and teamwork, with regular physical activity including standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
What you’ll be doing.
- Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, quality standards, and service requirements.
- Support daily meal service and special event catering activities.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and workstation.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Assist with food preparation, portion control, and inventory management activities.
- Monitor ingredient quality and freshness, escalating concerns when necessary.
- Source required ingredients and supplies, including oil and potatoes, to ensure operational readiness.
- Process cash transactions accurately and responsibly.
- Deliver meals promptly and efficiently during service periods.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support kitchen and cafeteria operations.
What you’ll need to be successful.
- Previous experience in a cooking, food service, or kitchen environment preferred.
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Completion of a recognized food safety course, or willingness to obtain certification in accordance with New Brunswick requirements.
- Ability to work a Monday through Friday schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with occasional extended hours as required.
- Strong attendance record and commitment to reliability.
- Good mathematical skills and attention to detail for cash handling responsibilities.
- Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and a positive attitude.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Proven commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
About the team.
The Cook is part of the Fry Plant team in Grand Falls, supporting daily food service operations for employees and visitors. This role works closely with plant personnel and other support functions to help create a safe, welcoming, and efficient dining experience while contributing to the overall success of site operations.
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