First Cook (Full Time)
Do you have an appetite for career progression and ready to take your culinary skills to a world-class platform Take your career to a whole new level with us and join our kitchen team.
What you will be doing
- Review daily production sheets with the Chef de Partie/Sous Chef and prepare the necessary food items in accordance with standards in a timely and efficient fashion with no interruption to guest service.
- Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and luxury standards
- Assumes responsibility for the operation of his/her station and ensures that opening closing & hygiene procedures are carried out to corporate standard
- Keeps overproduction and food waste to a minimum ensuring proper rotation labeling and storing of food in order to maintain food cost controls.
- Operates all kitchen equipment conduct themselves with safety in mind reporting any deficiencies in kitchen equipment and quality of food to Chef de Partie/ Sous Chef
- Complete other job related duties as assigned by your supervisor
Physical Aspect of the Position (include but are not limited to):
- Constant standing and walking throughout shift
- Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
- Occasional kneeling pushing pulling lifting
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders stairs and ramps
Qualifications :
Your experience and skills include:
- Minimum 3 years cooking experience in at least two different kitchen sections i.e. garde manger banquets a la carte breakfast etc.
- Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards an asset
- Red Seal Certificate (Journeymans papers) or Recognized International Equivalent
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Aspires to become a Sous Chef with Fairmont Hotels and resorts
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents.
Additional Information :
What is in it for you:
- Comprehensive benefits package (Medical Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5000/year)for full time permanent status employees
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
- Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
- Comprehensive wellness platform (Greenshield) for employee mental health and wellbeing support
- Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
- Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit
Hourly Rate Range: $25.76 - 26.76 CAD Gross per hour
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time