Cook - Level 2

Thermea Spa Village; Whitby; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Thermal Experience

Job summary

Thermea Spa Village Whitby invites applications for a Cook to join our kitchen team, reporting to the Sous Chef. You will prepare dishes with care, following established standards and collaborating with the service team to deliver a memorable guest experience.

We value warmth, reliability and the ability to work well under pressure. The role requires physical stamina, long hours on your feet and a positive, detail‑driven attitude in a fast paced wellness environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knife skills.
• Manual dexterity.
• Two years' experience in a similar position is an asset.
• Culinary Diploma from a credited school, an asset.
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive attitude, autonomy, dynamism and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work long hours on your feet and lift 50lbs (23kg).

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean and maintain food preparation areas to ensure safe handling.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, grills and other kitchen equipment.
• Know and comply with restaurant standards, policies and procedures.
• Portion, arrange and garnish food according to Thermëa standards.
• Assist in food prep for designated station during peaks.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Open or close the kitchen following the closing checklist.
• Coordinate with colleagues to meet guests’ needs and support operations.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Manual dexterity

Interpersonal & communication skills

Positive attitude under pressure

Detail-oriented

Autonomy

Dynamism

Education

Culinary Diploma

Job description

Cook atThermea Spa Village Whitby

We have taken the spa experience and transformed it into a wellness village.Thermea spa village is familiar, feels like home and allowsits guests to escape the hectic pace of modern life. Our spa village is the first of its kind, with state-of-the-artinstallations and at its core, buildings reminiscent of a distant past, when life was strongly connected with nature and steeped in traditions.Our spa village, atwist ontraditionalspa culture,combinesunique experiences inspired byrituals found around the globe with a distinctively Canadian character—a peaceful hideawayfor our guests, not too far from home.

It takes a village, join us.

When you work at Thermea spa village,youarenot just gaining a job—youarefinding a family. We pride our community on being one of the warmest and most welcoming—and,our guests truly do appreciate it.Wego out of our way to provide excellent care to our guests, as well as our artisans.

We are seeking a passionateCook inWhitby, Ontarioto join our village.

Find your place at Thermea spa village.

What We Stand For

Our mission is togive our guests a moment’s restbyofferingthemrefuge,away from the pressures of modern life where they may rediscover their own well-being and, as a result, live a happier and longer life.Your roleas an artisanofour spa villageis to cultivate peace.We arepassionate anddedicated team playershere at Thermea spa village.Alwaysenthusiastic, helpful, conscientious, discrete—and most of all,respectful. Wedeeplycare about everyone—guests andfellowartisans alike—inourwellnessvillage.

What we need.

Reporting to the Sous Chef, the Cook exemplifies and positively influence the kitchen culture as set by organization standards. The incumbent prepares dishes ordered by customers in a quick and efficient manner, while respecting established standards; works closely with the service team to provide excellent service and memorable customer experience. The Cook also performs other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot & cold menu item plates in accordance with corporate standards. Sanitation, health and safety rules & regulations are an integral part of their work habits.

You will support the elevation of our culture through the lens of our pillars: The best in wellness | The feeling of somewhere else | A trouble-free experience | In a natural state.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect, clean and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices;
• Ensure food is stored, prepared and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, roasters and other kitchen equipment;
• Know, understand and comply consistently with the restaurant’s standards, rules, policies and procedures;
• Portion, arrange and garnish food, according to Thermëa standard portion sizes, recipe specifications and plate specifications;
• Assist in food prep assignments for designated station during off-peak periods as needed;
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods and breaks;
• Open or Close the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assist in other closing activities;
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant;
• Perform other related duties.

Profile needed

What is the profile needed in order to be successful in this position

• Basicknifeskills;
• Manual dexterity;
• Two (2)years experienceis a similar position, an asset;
• Culinary Diploma from a creditible school, an asset;
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Positive attitude, autonomy, dynamism and detail-oriented;
• Ability to work long hours on your feet and ability to lift 50lbs (23kg).

When

• You will work a varying schedule which requires flexibility to work weekends, holidays

Compensation

• Hourly rate $22.75 - $25.75
• Free Thermal Experience

At Thermea Spa Village Whitby we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and guests feel valued, respected and supported. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

The use of AI may be applied during the recruitment process only to provide an overall job suitability score. It will not be used to choose or discard applicant