Breakfast Cook / Assistant Dinner Cook

go2HR; Lytton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading adventure resort in beautiful BC as a Cook. Work under the Lead Cook in a vibrant restaurant, ensuring high-quality cuisine and kitchen hygiene. Enjoy flexible hours, great perks, and the chance to grow in the outdoor industry.

Benefits

Subsidized staff accommodation

Access to outdoor recreation

Steady 5-day on/2-day off schedule

Paid training and overtime

Gratuities averaging $2-4 per hour

Access to resort facilities

Opportunity to grow in the outdoor industry

Discounted drinks at onsite Coffee Shop

Restaurant and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory kitchen experience preferred.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including split shifts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of food-service operation.
• Supervise kitchen personnel and maintain cleanliness.
• Work closely with Lead Cook and Head Server.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

FOODSAFE Level 1 Certificate

Job description

• Open to International applicants with valid Canadian Work permits: Yes

Kumsheen is looking for a Cook this season to join our team of energetic, adventurous, and friendly staff. This is a great opportunity to work & live in one of the most beautiful areas in BC, at an incredible family-run adventure resort.

About the position:
The Secondary Cook will work under the direction of the Lead Cook in the Cutting Board Restaurant. This individual will assist the Lead Cook in all kitchen operations, consistently producing food in keeping with resort standards, while maintaining kitchen hygiene values and adhering to Health & Safety guidelines of the BC Food Safe Program.

In a typical year, the Cutting Board Restaurant seats 60 indoors and has a seasonal patio that seats another 60 guests. It is a full-service restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, catering primarily to resort guests and secondarily to the general public in summer months.

In May, June, and September, service is largely pre-booked banquet style meals for large groups (Dry-Grads, Corporate, etc.). During the peak season, (mid-June until mid-September), service is a limited à la carte menu and some banquet-style meals for large groups.

The season for this position is from mid-late June until early-mid-September 2024 with the potential to extend at the start and/or end of the season.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for all aspects of the food-service operation, including the administrative and technical duties required to provide the restaurant with high-quality cuisine
• Work closely with the Lead Cook and Head Server and for overall management of the Restaurant staff and operations
• Responsible for adherence to all provincial sanitation guidelines
• Supervise the duties of other kitchen personnel, including training new staff members, when necessary
• Be familiar with food products, purchasing, food-cost calculation, and the accounting necessary to run a quality food-service operation in collaboration with the Lead Cook/Kitchen Manager
• Maintain a clean, organized and well stocked kitchen
• Be friendly and outgoing with positive communication skills and patience
• Previous supervisory kitchen experience preferred
• Receptive to feedback
• Able to work well individually and as part of a team

Successful applicants will possess the following:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Receptive to feedback
• Able to work well individually and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and attention to detail
• Must be willing to work flexible work hours, including split shifts.
• FOODSAFE Level 1 Certificate required (must be obtained before start date)

Experience dependant, starting at $18.75/hr plus gratuities and great perks!

Other Perks/Benefits

Employment perks include:

• Subsidized resort-based staff accommodation available to employees.
• Access to outdoor recreation in one of the most beautiful regions in BC (including some of the best whitewater in western Canada!)
• Steady 5-day on/2-day off work schedule
• Paid training and overtime
• On average, our BOH staff make an addition $2-4 per hour in gratuities
• Access to the Kumsheen Resort facilities (including pool and hot tub!)
• Professional workplace and equipment
• Opportunity to grow your career in the outdoor industry
• Onsite Coffee Shop with discounted drinks for staff
• Restaurant and retail discounts, family/friend rafting passes, family accommodation discounts, and more!

We pride ourselves on our talented and enthusiastic team members. If you think you’d be a great addition to our team, we’d be delighted to hear from you! Please submit your resume to [e-mail].