Cook

Germain Hôtels; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and hotel stay discounts

Gym access at workplace

Job summary

Germain Hotels in Ottawa, Canada is seeking a cook with a passion for quality in taste and presentation. You will handle mise en place, preparation, and dish assembly with strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Proven culinary techniques, a diploma in institutional cooking, and at least two years of relevant experience are required. You will work in a team, with autonomy and responsibility, contributing to a vibrant hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in institutional cooking is required.
• At least two years of restaurant experience.
• Strong culinary techniques and teamwork.
• Autonomy and sense of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and process food using various methods under guidance of 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 established quality standards within the team.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

Autonomy

Adaptability

Responsibility

Education

Professional diploma in institutional cooking

Two years of relevant restaurant experience

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!

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 You'll 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.

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.