Cook

Germain Hôtels; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel discounts

Creative work environment

On-site gym

Job summary

Germain Hotels in Ottawa is seeking a passionate cook to deliver quality dishes from mise en place through final plating. You’ll work under the executive chef, with morning shifts from 6:00 a.m.

to 2:00 p.m., focusing on organization, accuracy, and efficiency. Requirements include a professional diploma in institutional cooking and at least two years of relevant restaurant experience; you’ll thrive in a team, uphold high standards, and enjoy modern facilities including a gym and travel-rate

Qualifications

• Professional diploma in institutional cooking.
• Two years of relevant restaurant experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and process food using various methods and techniques 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.

Education

Professional diploma in institutional cooking

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

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!

This position follows a morning schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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 $22.50, in alignment with internal equity.

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.