Coast Hotels is a dynamic and growing brand. Our culture is rooted in our values and leadership accountability; and as part of that culture, we believe in the growth and development of our ambassadors. We currently have a First Cook position available at Coast Capri Hotel.
The First Cook is the lead supervisor for all food preparation and presentations to meet the needs of various food outlets and banquets. The ideal candidate for this position is friendly, detail oriented, and able to handle the physical demands of the job.
A successful candidate will be required
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares and services all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
- Keeps overproduction to a minimum and reduces food waste, ensures proper rotation, labeling, and storing of food in order to reduce food cost expense
- Oversees the work of others during a specific shift, including delegating workflow, motivates and provides guidance to team members for the achievement of specific end results
- Maintains a sanitary kitchen by adhering to local sanitation, storage, and refrigeration requirements and codes; cleaning equipment
- Provides exceptional customer service to guests by clearly communicating and resolving challenges to guest satisfaction
- Other duties, as assigned
Qualifications & Skill Requirements:
- Cooks trade qualification certificate with Interprovincial Red Seal or equivalent skill set
- Diploma/Certification in a Culinary discipline is an asset
- Minimum of 1 year experience working in a hotel culinary environment
- Minimum of 3 years’ 1st/Line Cook experience
- Supervisory and catering conference experience is an asset
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking, and presentation as well as, health and safety regulations
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including lifting heavy boxes and standing for extended periods of time
- Ability to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.
You may be called you a “foodie” but you know you’re much more! Would you like to learn all the tricks of the trade and be the master of the kitchen? When you join us, you’ll find that there are no limits on your creativity - unlock your potential! We inspire you to challenge yourself and grow because when you pursue excellence, you’re helping us to provide exceptional cuisine along with customer service.
Coast Hotels offer competitive wages & benefits, including employee discounts, training & development, career advancement opportunities and more!
If you meet these requirements and are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with "First Cook" in the subject line.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $23.93 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
