Cook 2 - Banquets

Job summary

Prepare banquet menu items efficiently to established standards and customer requirements, working alongside the Banquet Sous Chef to deliver culinary service for events. Complete mise en place on time, maintain food quality and presentation, store food properly, and keep the work area clean while following health regulations and controlling portions, costs, and waste.

Job details

Hotel Arts is currently looking for Cook 2 position in our Banquets Kitchen. We are looking for someone who will consistently provide quality and production daily in an organized and effective manner. This cook will primarily be working alongside the Banquet Sous Chef to provide excellent culinary service during our renowned banquets and events. The successful applicant will possess the following traits: High level of interest with food and have a keen interest in the culinary arts Ability to maintain food quality and presentation standards within a consistency based framework Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Displays attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team effectively Has flexibility towards their environment Will ensure all menu items are prepared efficiently to standard and to customer requirements Will ensure all mis en place is completed in a timely and efficient manner Will ensure the cleanliness and proper storage of all food product Will ensure all appropriate provincial health regulations and food handling techniques Is mindful of maintain a clean and organized work area Is aware of food cost, portion, and waste controls Job Requirements: 2+ years experience in a similar position OR A journeyman or working toward Red Seal certification Culinary educational background an asset Flexible weekly schedule/availability Please apply online with your resume and cover letter to the attention of the Human Resources Department. Please include in your cover letter your years of culinary experience and why you would be a great fit for our team. To learn more about Hotel Arts, please visit our website at: www.hotelarts.ca To learn more about Hotel Arts Kensington please visit our website at: https://www.hotelartskensington.com/ Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in Canada will not be considered. Please be advised that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Hotel Arts Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What you’ll do

Prepare banquet menu items efficiently to established standards and customer requirements, working alongside the Banquet Sous Chef to deliver culinary service for events. Complete mise en place on time, maintain food quality and presentation, store food properly, and keep the work area clean while following health regulations and controlling portions, costs, and waste.

Requirements

Applicants need at least two years of experience in a similar position or journeyman status or progress toward Red Seal certification. A culinary education is an asset, and candidates must have flexible weekly availability.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food Preparation
• Banquet Cooking
• Food Quality
• Food Presentation
• Menu Execution
• Mise En Place
• Food Safety
• Food Handling
• Cleanliness And Sanitation
• Food Storage
• Portion Control
• Food Cost Control
• Waste Control
• Attention To Detail
• Communication
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality