Line Cook – Gerni's Farmhouse

Job summary

The Line Cook will prepare authentic Bavarian cuisine while maintaining high standards of food quality and kitchen organization. They are also responsible for leading junior staff, managing production sheets, and ensuring compliance with food safety guidelines.

Job details

Join the Kitchen team at Gerni's Farmhouse, our newest Food & Beverage outlet at Sparkling Hill Resort! We currently have an opening available for a hard-working Line Cook. This individual will take on a leadership role for the junior staff in the absence of the Cuisine & Service Manager and Sous Chef, and must be able to handle a line station efficiently and with the highest standards. Gerni's Farmhouse is an Austrian/German Restaurant, named after the Resort's owner, Mr. Gernot Langes-Swarovski. It focuses on authentic Bavarian cuisine. Perks & Benefits: Sparkling Hill team members get to enjoy a variety of perks & benefits which we provide as a thank you for hard work and dedication. Perks and benefits include: * Deeply discounted room rates available to team members * Discounts on gift shop retail, food and spa treatments * Extended health benefits * Monthly employee incentives * Career growth opportunities in the form of promotions and department transfers to expand your knowledge and exposure to the industry Duties Include: * Review the daily production sheets with the Sous Chef & Executive Chef. Prepares and, when required, delegates the production of the necessary food items in accordance with standards in a timely and efficient fashion to ensure that there is no interruption to the guest service * Actively participates in training of culinary skills to junior staff and apprentices * Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met * Keeps work station clean and organized including fridges/freezers, counter tops and stove tops * Ensures that stations opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard * Keeps overproduction and food waste to a minimum, ensures proper rotation, labeling and storing of food in order to reduce food cost expenses * Operate all kitchen equipment and conduct them with safety in mind at all times accordance with the hotel and Federal Government Food Safety guidelines * Report any and all deficiencies in kitchen equipment functionality and quality of food products to the Sous Chef/ Executive Chef in a timely fashion * Prepare lists of food products requires for the stations so the Sous Chef can approve and order * Complete other job related duties as assigned by the Sous Chef & Executive Chef * Stock line coolers and storage areas before, during, and after service * Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in fridges, freezers, and storage areas Requirements: * Minimum 2 years cooking experience * Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards an asset * Valid Food Handler Certificate required * Must have experience and be proficient in both a la carte and production cooking * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed Qualified candidates may submit their applications online, incl. a detailed resume, to Mr. Andre Schneider, Gerni's Farmhouse Executive Chef. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: * Company events * Dental care * Discounted or free food * Extended health care * Life insurance * Store discount * Vision care Ability to commute/relocate: * Vernon, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) * Staff Housing is potentially available in shared rooms for full time employees working 40 hours per week. Please inquire during your interview if interested. Experience: * Cooking: 1 year (required)\ Work Location: In person

What you’ll do

The Line Cook will prepare authentic Bavarian cuisine while maintaining high standards of food quality and kitchen organization. They are also responsible for leading junior staff, managing production sheets, and ensuring compliance with food safety guidelines.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of cooking experience, including proficiency in a la carte and production cooking. A valid Food Handler Certificate is required, along with the flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Benefits

• Discounted room rates
• Discounts on gift shop retail
• Food discounts
• Spa treatment discounts
• Extended health benefits
• Monthly employee incentives
• Career growth opportunities
• Company events
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Vision care
• Staff housing

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Line cooking
• Bavarian cuisine
• Food safety
• Leadership
• Menu production
• Kitchen equipment operation
• Inventory management
• Food waste reduction
• Training
• A la carte cooking
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Organization
• Recipe adherence
• Dental Care
• Strong Work Ethic
• Customer Service
• Cooking
• Optometry
• Packaging And Labeling
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• German Language
• Restaurant Operation

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Farm Hand
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Fast Food

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