First Chef Cook 1

Job summary

The First Chef Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality dishes while ensuring food safety and operational standards are met. They also supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory, and collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure guest satisfaction.

Job details

Are you passionate about culinary excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen? If you enjoy preparing high-quality dishes, mentoring staff, and maintaining food safety standards, this role is for you! Key Responsibilities: Prepare, cook, and present food following recipes and quality standards. Operate kitchen equipment and ensure food safety compliance. Maintain a clean workstation and follow food rotation (FIFO) procedures. Supervise and support kitchen staff, assisting in training and workflow. Minimize waste, manage inventory, and contribute to menu development. Collaborate with front-of-house to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction. Assist in various kitchen departments as needed. Qualifications: • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in industry as a 1st Cook or similar role. Strong food preparation, safety, and leadership skills. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Team player with excellent organizational skills The Prince George Hotel values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our company. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

What you’ll do

The First Chef Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality dishes while ensuring food safety and operational standards are met. They also supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory, and collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure guest satisfaction.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience in a 1st Cook or similar role. Strong leadership, organizational, and food preparation skills are required to succeed in this fast-paced environment.

Listed skills

• Food preparation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Culinary excellence
• Kitchen management
• Staff mentoring
• Food safety compliance
• Inventory management
• Menu development
• Workflow optimization
• Team leadership
• Organizational skills
• Waste reduction
• FIFO procedures
• Menu Planning
• Productivity Improvement
• Workflow Management
• Organizational Skills
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Leadership
• Inventory Management
• Mentorship

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• First Cook
• Chef
• Chefs
• Chefs and Head Cooks

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