Cook

Torsap Thai Kitchen; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Torsap Thai Kitchen in Kelowna is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie for the Home Block Restaurant at CedarCreek Estate Winery. The role involves contributing to a unique culinary experience, executing station responsibilities, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have 3-4 years of kitchen experience, solid cooking techniques, and a current Food Safe certification. This position offers seasonal employment from May to October 2024 or a permanent opportunity, with open availability required.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years’ experience in a similar standard of kitchen.
• Knowledge of ingredient and seasonality.
• Open availability until October.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an exceptional culinary experience for all guests.
• Run and be responsible for a station within the kitchen.
• Execute daily station mise en place and service standards.

Skills

Self-starter

Solid cooking techniques

Excellent communication skills

Positive work ethic

Ability to develop junior staff

Education

Current 'Food Safe' certification

Job description

Demi Chef de Partie

Job Type: Seasonal (May – October 2024) OR Permanent

Location: Home Block Restaurant at CedarCreek Estate Winery, Kelowna, B.C.

What You’ll Do:

• Contribute to an exceptional culinary experience for all guests
• Learn to run and be responsible for a station within the Home Block Kitchen
• Execute daily station mise en place and service to the standards set by Executive Chef and Sous Chef team
• Work in a kitchen with a daily changing, seasonal menu that utilizes the best of local ingredients and suppliers
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn, be forward thinking and adaptable
• Adapt yourself to the unique service each day brings with a sense of confidence and excitement, sometimes this means performing roles outside your job description
• Work with and help develop junior members of staff, teach and impart knowledge

What You Have:

• 3-4 years’ experience in a similar standard of kitchen
• Be a self-starter, have high standards of your own and be a team player
• Solid cooking techniques, ingredient and seasonality knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive work ethic and professional attitude
• Current “Food Safe” certification (or equivalent)
• A real desire to work in a fast‑paced kitchen that makes everything from scratch
• Quick learner, able to comprehend, incorporate & impart knowledge effectively
• Open availability until October