First Cook

Coast Hotels Limited; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Hotels Limited seeks a First Cook to support menu preparation, food presentation, and service excellence. You will work across shifts and stations, ensuring Coast Hotels standards for quality, freshness and appearance.

The role emphasizes safety, hygiene and teamwork, with opportunities to assist in menu development and mentor junior culinary staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of 2nd cook experience or equivalent.
• Successful completion of high school with commitment to IPTQ.
• Food Safe Level I and WHMIS certifications required.
• Hepatitis A vaccination recommended.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food as per menu descriptions and standards.
• Assist with menu development and ensure timely order completion.
• Maintain food quality, quantity and presentation to Coast Hotels standards.
• Manage mise en place: requisitioning, receiving, storage and rotation.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Supervise junior culinary ambassadors and support leadership.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Communication (English)

Physical stamina

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Inter-Provincial Trade Qualifications (IPTQ) commitment

Tools

Food Safe Level I

WHMIS

Job description

The First Cook (1st Cook) will contribute to the overall success of the hotel by assisting in food preparation, providing superior customer service and specialized services for the culinary department. This role is responsible for maintaining a positive work environment and high internal/external customer service standards.

Responsibilities:

• Performs moderately complex tasks in area of specialty, such as assisting others to ensure the timely completion of orders and assisting with menu development
• Works a variety of shifts & stations
• Ensures food preparation and service delivery standards are consistently achieved and maintained
• Ensures quality, quantity and presentation of all food prepared, meeting the Coast Hotels standards for freshness, appearance and consistency
• Ensures correct daily requisitioning, receiving, storage and rotation of “mise en place”
• Prepares, cooks and presents food as outlined in the menu descriptions, build sheets, photos, and / or Server’s checks
• Is committed to working safely, including adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene and cleanliness
• Ensures the security and control of all food stocks used in the Kitchen to ensure minimum food wastage
• Directs and assists junior culinary ambassadors
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Culinary leadership team

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of 2nd cook experience or equivalent
• Successful completion of high school, with a commitment to obtaining the Inter-Provincial Trade Qualifications
• The following certifications are required: Food Safe Level I, WHMIS
• Hepatitis A vaccination recommended
• Self-motivated team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, multi-functional team environment
• Demonstrated advanced customer service philosophy
• Advanced communication skills in the English language
• Able to meet physical demands of the position, including standing for long period of time, lifting up to 30 lbs, and bending
• Exemplifies Coast’s core values and enjoys working in a culture of accountability
• Able to work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings, weekends and holidays