Full-time Cook (14 Month Contract)

Thermea Spa Village; Whitby; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading wellness company as a Full-time Cook in Whitby. In this role, you'll prepare dishes while ensuring sanitary food-handling practices and contribute to creating memorable experiences for guests. Suitable candidates will possess a Culinary Diploma and have relevant kitchen experience, thriving under pressure in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on pay scale

Curated development plan

Health Insurance

Free Thermal Experience

Discount on spa services

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a similar position.
• Food Handling certificate.
• Ability to communicate clearly with associates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes ordered by customers efficiently.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperatures.
• Inspect and maintain food preparation areas.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Manual dexterity

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary Diploma from a creditable school

Job description

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Full-time Cook (14 Month Contract) at Thermea Spa Village

We have taken the spa experience and transformed it into a wellness village. Thermea spa village is familiar, feels like home and allows its guests to escape the hectic pace of modern life. Our spa village is the first of its kind, with state-of-the-art installations and at its core, buildings reminiscent of a distant past, when life was strongly connected with nature and steeped in traditions. Our spa village, a twist on traditional spa culture, combines unique experiences inspired by rituals found around the globe with a distinctively Canadian character—a peaceful hideaway for our guests, not too far from home.

It takes a village, join us.

When you work at Thermea spa village, you are not just gaining a job—you are finding a family. We pride our community on being one of the warmest and most welcoming—and, our guests truly do appreciate it. We go out of our way to provide excellent care to our guests, as well as our artisans.

We are seeking a passionate Experienced Chef in Whitby, Ontario to join our village.

Find your place at Thermea spa village.

What We Stand For

Our mission is to give our guests a moment’s rest by offering them refuge, 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 role as an artisan of our spa village is to cultivate peace. We are passionate and dedicated team players here at Thermea spa village. Always enthusiastic, helpful, conscientious, discrete—and most of all, respectful. We deeply care about everyone—guests and fellow artisans alike—in our wellness village.

What We Need.

Reporting to the Chef, the Cook must exemplify 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. He/she 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 and 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;
• Knows, understands and complies consistently with the restaurant’s standards, rules, policies and procedures;
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, according to Thermea standard portion sizes, recipe specifications and plate specification;
• Assists 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;
• Closes the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assists others in closing activities;
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant;
• Perform any other duties.
  
  

Profile needed

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

• Culinary Diploma from a creditable school, an asset;
• Two (2) years’ experience is a similar position, an asset;
• Food Handling certificate;
• Basic knife skills; manual dexterity;
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers, managers and other associates;
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure.;
• Good physical condition: ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time, ability to frequently lift up to 50lbs (23kg);
• You genuinely care for the well-being of others;
• Possess positive attitude, autonomy, and dynamism and a high attention to detail.
  
  

When

Flexible schedule (days, evenings, weekends and holidays). Full-time and part-time positions available.

What

• Competitive salary based on the pay scale in effect at Thermea spa village
• Curated development plan
• Influential role in a growing company
• Free Thermal Experience *
• Discount on spa services *
• Health Insurance *
• Some conditions apply
  
  

How

Send us your resumé and cover letter by clicking ‘Apply’ below.

At Thermea spa village 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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