Harbour House Hotel proud to be 100% Canadian Owned is seeking highly motivated individuals with expertise in effective and efficient hotel operations. Our ideal candidates should exude a passion for the hospitality industry that will attract and inspire associates to cultivate an exceptional guest experience. If you are looking for an exciting career with unlimited opportunities to thrive within Harbour House Hotel we have an immediate opening for you to join our team.
Harbour House Hotel & Woodley's Kitchen is seeking highly motivated individuals with expertise in effective and efficient restaurant back of house. Our ideal candidates should have a passion for the hospitality industry, ability to maintain and cultivate a positive work culture, and provide an exceptional guest experience. If you are looking for an exciting career with unlimited opportunities to thrive, we have an immediate opening for you to join our team as a Kitchen Helper.
The cook will ensure high levels of food quality, presentation and cost control according to recipe cards
Responsibilities
- Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
- Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
- Place dishes in storage area
- Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
- Stock refrigerators and salad bars
- Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs
- Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
- Handle and store cleaning products
- Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas
- Remove kitchen garbage and trash
- Sharpen kitchen knives
- Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
- Work under pressure
- Food Safe Level I (or equivalent to) & WHMIS
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, and reach upward
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate your personal and family needs
- Competitive compensation opportunity
- Ongoing mentorship to support personal and professional goals
- Fun, Team-driven and inclusive community
- Dynamic, fast-paced, and agile work environment
- Meal discounts
- Fitness membership discounts
- Recruiting & Referral bonus program incentives
The greatest key to our success is our people. Our diverse team of associates is responsible for creating a unique island experience that keeps our customers coming back. We recognize that our people are our most asset and are committed to investing in them. We provide comprehensive training, as well as career advancement opportunities for all our associates.
Harbour House Hotel is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Harbour House does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, provincial or local laws. Harbour House takes its obligations under the Human Rights Code. We thank all applicants for their interest in Career opportunities with the Harbour House Hotel, however, only those applicants we wish to interview will receive a reply to their application.
Pay: $18.25-$21.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Salt Spring Island, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- food safe certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
