Cook - Mornings

Job summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing and presenting food according to menu standards while ensuring quality, freshness, and proper rotation of ingredients. They also provide superior customer service and assist in directing junior culinary staff to maintain a positive and safe kitchen environment.

Job details

At Coast Hotels, we believe our Ambassadors (employees) are at the heart of creating refreshingly local exceptional guest experiences. We are proud to live our core values by fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and backgrounds strengthen our team, our service, and our connection to the communities we serve. The Cook role will contribute to the overall success of the hotel by assisting in food preparation, providing superior customer service and specialized services for the culinary department. This role is responsible for maintaining a positive work environment and high internal/external customer service standards. We have both a morning shift which covers breakfast and an afternoon/evening shift that covers lunch and dinner. The Cook position requires availability across all days of the week. Responsibilities: Works a variety of shifts & stations Ensures food preparation and service delivery standards are consistently achieved and maintained Ensures quality, quantity and presentation of all food prepared, meeting the Coast Hotels standards for freshness, appearance and consistency Ensures correct daily requisitioning, receiving, storage and rotation of “mise en place” Prepares, cooks and presents food as outlined in the menu descriptions, build sheets, photos, and / or Server’s checks Is committed to working safely, including adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene and cleanliness Ensures the security and control of all food stocks used in the Kitchen to ensure minimum food wastage Directs and assists junior culinary Ambassadors Carries out other duties as assigned by the Culinary leadership team Skills/Knowledge/Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in similar position Successful completion of high school, with a commitment to obtaining the Inter-Provincial Trade Qualifications The following certifications are required: Food Safe Level I, WHMIS Hepatitis A vaccination recommended Self-motivated team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, multi-functional team environment Demonstrated superior customer service philosophy Superior communication skills in the English language Able to meet physical demands of the position, including standing for long period of time, lifting up to 30 lbs, and bending Exemplifies Coast’s core values and enjoys working in a culture of accountability Able to work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings, weekends and holidays Coast Hotels offers a variety of benefits, including competitive wages & benefits, employee discounts, training & development, career advancement opportunities & more! Coast Hotels is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates and Ambassadors. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know. Coast Hotels would like to thank all interested applicants Only those selected for an interview will be contacted NO PLACE LIKE COAST !

What you’ll do

The Cook is responsible for preparing and presenting food according to menu standards while ensuring quality, freshness, and proper rotation of ingredients. They also provide superior customer service and assist in directing junior culinary staff to maintain a positive and safe kitchen environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position and possess a high school diploma. Required certifications include Food Safe Level I and WHMIS, along with the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Employee discounts
• Training and development
• Career advancement opportunities

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• hygiène · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Customer service
• Culinary operations
• Food safety
• Hygiene
• Inventory management
• Team leadership
• Multi-tasking
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Accountability
• Self-Motivation
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• English Language
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Communications
• Mise En Place
• Multitasking
• Stocks (Inventory)

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Customer Service & Support
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant

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