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Dufry Careers; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% discount on meals

Paid parking/ transportation subsidy

Paid holidays and vacations

Health/dental/vision

RRSP matching

Job summary

HMSHost in Vancouver International Airport is hiring Line Cooks to prepare hot and cold station items, including Fry, Flat Top Griddle and Pantry. The role requires following recipes, communicating with kitchen staff, and delivering high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers a starting wage of 22.95 CAD per hour with an increase to 27.25 CAD per hour after one year of employment, plus benefits like health/dental/vision and RRSP matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of closely related cooking experience.
• Ability to follow recipes and preparation directions.
• Experience working in high-volume casual dining environments is preferred.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Ability to communicate ticket times and issues to management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cooked foods and operate Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry stations and eggs.
• Follow recipes, estimate production needs and requisition supplies.
• Maintain clean, sanitary workstations and equipment in compliance with HACCP standards.
• Ensure high quality service to customers and colleagues at all times.
• Support other stations as needed and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Team communication

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Icons Bar & Grill by HMSHost in Vancouver International Airport is hiring Line Cooks.

$22.95/hour starting wage with increase to $27.25/hour after one year of employment.

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

• 75% discount on Meals
• Paid parking/ transportation subsidy
• Paid holidays andvacations
• Health/dental/vision
• RRSP matching

Summary:

The Cook is responsible for preparing cooked foods, and must be able to perform all station functions of Fry, Flat Top Griddle, Pantry, and cooking eggs; communicating ticket times and potential problems to the manager on duty and servers as necessary; providing the highest quality of service to customers and associates at all times; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position.

Essential Functions:

• Follows recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving food items which may include soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other food and beverage products
• Tastes products, follow menus, estimate food requirements, check production and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment as needed
• Cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment
• Practices excellent food safety and sanitation practices and complies with HACCP standards
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment, Measures and mixes ingredients, washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables
• Stocks, dates, rotates, and checks temperature of product

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

Possession of a valid Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) is considered a strong asset

Requires a minimum of 1 year of closely related cooking experience, work experience in high volume and casual dining restaurant environment preferred

• Requires food knowledge pertaining to Soups, Sauté, Broiler, Fry, and Pantry
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers
• Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions
• Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions
• Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates
• Frequently works in hot environment

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

• 75% discount on Meals
• Paid parking/ transportation subsidy
• Paid holidays andvacations
• Health/dental/vision
• RRSP matching

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V), Drug Free Workplace (DFW)