*Cook (Commis 1)

Four Seasons; Whistler; On-site; CAD 38,021 - 40,294; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage and benefits

Affordable staff housing

Complimentary meals

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Join the team at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler as a Cook 1. In this full-time, permanent role, you will be responsible for the preparation and execution of menu items, including In Room Dining, while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.

The ideal candidate has culinary experience, strong knife skills, and a passion for food. This role offers competitive wages and various benefits including health coverage and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary experience required.
• Must have strong command of the English language.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute menu items including room service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas.
• Supervise kitchen helpers as needed.
• Prepare dishes for guests with allergies.

Skills

Culinary experience

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Culinary education preferred

Job description

Overview

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime.

About the location: Join the award-winning team at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler, honored as the #1 Resort in Canada by Condé Nast Traveler and recipient of Two MICHELIN Keys. We are home to Canada’s Best Resort Spa 2024 (World Spa Awards) and offer a culture focused on teamwork, service excellence, and integrity in a luxury hospitality setting.

Position

• Employer: Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
• Role: Cook 1 (Commis 1)
• Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent
• Location: Whistler, British Columbia
• Employment Address/Location: 4591 Blackcomb Way, Whistler BC, V8E 0Y4 Canada
• Hours of Work: 40 hours/week
• Vacancies: Multiple
• Language: English
• Hourly Wage: $27.60-29.25

Duties

• Prepping and execution of the morning or afternoon menu items including In Room Dining.
• Setting up food stations by obtaining all equipment and materials needed.
• Preparing food stations for service, including organizing and managing banquets and buffets.
• Cleaning and inspecting kitchens and food service areas and ensuring a neat, clean, and organized work area throughout and following service.
• Preparing and plating all items received from the computer system in a timely and accurate manner.
• May specialize in Pastry cooking.
• Preparing dishes for guests with allergies or food intolerances.
• Communicating with cooks regarding timing.
• Maintaining records and ordering food, supplies and kitchen equipment as required.
• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef.
• Schedule and supervise kitchen helpers.
• Oversee kitchen operations.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
• May set up and oversee buffets.
• May clean kitchen and work area.
• May plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies.
• May hire and train kitchen staff.

Requirements

• Culinary education is strongly preferred but several years of commercial cooking experience may substitute.
• 2+ years of culinary experience.
• Passion for food.
• Excellent knife skill and cleanliness.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Excellent commitment to service and teamwork.
• Ability to obtain a clean criminal record check.
• As our hotel is open 24/7, 365 days a year, we expect our Cooks to be flexible in working mornings, evenings, weekends, overnights and holidays.
• Great attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Extended health coverage and benefits (dental, vision, life insurance, RMT, prescription drugs, retirement plan, etc.). Access to affordable staff housing both on-site and off-site. Employee recognition events; wellness/leisure program (ski pass or equivalent value). Complimentary meal per shift in the employee dining room. Retirement plan with employer contribution and paid time off; vacation days and floating holidays. Training and development opportunities; Discovery Nights at Four Seasons worldwide.

Equal Opportunity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other basis protected under provincial or federal laws.