Cook

Wickaninnish Inn Ltd.; Tofino; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wickaninnish Inn Ltd. in Tofino, BC, invites a dedicated Cook to join our Relais & Châteaux property, celebrated by Forbes, Michelin Key, AAA Four Diamond and Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Hotels.

We offer scratch cooking with daily seafood and in-house production, and a team culture that values belonging, excellence and sustainability. Positions available for AM and PM shifts supporting breakfast, lunch and dinner service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year previous cooking experience in a fine dining establishment or similar.
• Proven ability to prepare and cook complete meals and individual dishes.
• Strong communication and time-management skills; detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes to high standards.
• Manage special dietary requests and menu changes with accuracy.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
• Ensure clean and organized kitchen and work areas.
• Demonstrate flexibility with last-minute requests while upholding standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Education

1 year cooking experience

Job description

Join our Culinary team as a Cook, where you have the opportunity to learn and grow in a Relais & Châteaux property recognized by Forbes, Michelin Key, AAA Four Diamond, and Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Hotels.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging where every individual is appreciated and valued for who they are. We are passionate about providing a supportive environment for our team, delivering excellence to our guests while achieving the highest sustainability practices, and creating a lasting legacy for our families and communities.

We are proud to offer scratch cooking. We have whole pork, fish and a variety of seafood arrive daily. Our team processes the ingredients into choice cuts utilizing every part. We make 95% of our products in house; our biggest supplier is Mother Nature. If you are a cook who believes in true, clean cuisine then the Wickaninnish Inn is where you want to work.

We are currently recruiting for both AM and PM Cook positions to support our breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.

As a Cook you will:

• Ensure efficient and personalized guest service meeting and exceeding Relais & Chateaux and AAA 4 & 5 Diamond Standards.
• Be passionate about your craft, love food, love fresh ingredients!
• Be detail orientated, you DO sweat the small stuff.
• Thrive in a multi-tasking, fast paced working environment.
• Have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Have good time management and organizational skills.
• Have previous fine dining establishment or similar experience.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.
• Successfully manage special requests, dietary requirements, menu changes.
• Be flexible with last minute requests/changes all while maintaining standards.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
• Clean kitchen and work areas.

The Wickaninnish Inn is committed to the principles of equality and diversity in the workplace. We aim to hire the best candidate for the position based on their qualifications and merit in terms of knowledge, skills, and experience.

Our ideal candidate will embody the West Coast culture, while still being committed to the art of hospitality and pursuit of excellence. They will have:

• Excellent guest service skills and demonstrated enthusiasm and talent for exceeding guest expectations.
• Minimum 1-year previous cooking experience in a fine dining establishment or similar.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task in a stressful environment, and creative problem-solving skills are necessary.
• A positive and proactive approach and an ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work weekends, and holidays as needed.
• The ability to make a commitment to the position for a mutually understood and agreed upon period of time.

Salary/Wage: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour