Cook

Job summary

The cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and processing food items using various culinary techniques under the guidance of the executive chef. Additionally, they must ensure proper food storage, rotation, and adherence to established quality and presentation standards.

Job details

Are your best culinary successes driven by passion? That’s wonderful; we are looking for someone who is passionate about quality—both in taste and presentation—for a cook position. Mise en place, preparation, and dish assembly are second nature to you; you have excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure. Come put some passion on our plates! WHAT YOU’LL DO * Prepare, cook, and process food using various methods and techniques, ranging from simple to specialized, all under the guidance of the executive chef; * Perform food picking, washing, peeling, and cutting operations; * Ensure proper segmentation, assembly, and packaging of food items; * Ensure proper rotation and storage of food supplies; * Adhere to the quality standards established within the team. WHAT YOU’LL BRING * A professional diploma in institutional cooking; * Two years of relevant experience in the restaurant industry; * Excellent knowledge of culinary techniques; * Ability to work as part of a team, with a focus on quality and efficiency; * Autonomy, adaptability, and a sense of responsibility. WHAT WE OFFER * Are you passionate about travel? Enjoy special rates during your stays at Germain Hotels as you explore the country; over and over again! * A work environment that encourages creativity and independence; contribute to the growth of a company that strives to help you advance and recognizes you for who you truly are; * Love doing squats? Access a state-of-the-art gym right at your workplace. The hourly rate for this role is $21.60, in alignment with internal equity. Apply - we look forward to hearing from you! Germain Hotels may use artificial intelligence-enabled tools to support the screening and assessment of applications. All hiring decisions are made by our HR team and hiring managers based on each candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications and alignment with the role requirements.

What you’ll do

The cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and processing food items using various culinary techniques under the guidance of the executive chef. Additionally, they must ensure proper food storage, rotation, and adherence to established quality and presentation standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a professional diploma in institutional cooking and possess at least two years of relevant restaurant industry experience. Strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a focus on quality and efficiency are essential.

Benefits

• Travel discounts at Germain Hotels • Access to on-site gym • Professional development opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• responsibility · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Culinary techniques
• Mise en place
• Food preparation
• Food safety
• Kitchen organization
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Responsibility
• Organizational Skills
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cooking
• Creativity
• Mise En Place
• Operations
• Restaurant Operation

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Trades
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant