First Cook

Job summary

The First Cook assists in food preparation, menu development, and the presentation of dishes while ensuring high quality and consistency. They are also responsible for directing junior culinary ambassadors and maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards.

Job details

Your company, your values, your career! Coast Hotels is a dynamic and growing brand. Our culture is rooted in our values, leadership accountability, and the growth and development of our Ambassadors. The First Cook (1st Cook) 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. Responsibilities: Performs moderately complex tasks in area of specialty, such as assisting others to ensure the timely completion of orders and assisting with menu development 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 of 2nd cook experience or equivalent 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 advanced customer service philosophy Advanced 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer 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 First Cook assists in food preparation, menu development, and the presentation of dishes while ensuring high quality and consistency. They are also responsible for directing junior culinary ambassadors and maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience as a 2nd cook 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 • Benefits • Employee discounts • Training and development • Career advancement opportunities

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food preparation
• Menu development
• Culinary arts
• Customer service
• Food safety
• Hygiene
• Inventory management
• Team leadership
• Mise en place
• Communication skills
• Multi-tasking
• Time management
• Menu Planning
• Accountability
• Self-Motivation
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Communication
• 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
• First Cook
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant