Head Staff Cook

Château de Mercuès; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resort is seeking a Head Staff Cook responsible for preparing meals and managing kitchen staff. This role involves maintaining high kitchen standards, administrative duties, and providing a variety of meals for staff. The position offers competitive salary, accommodation, and various employee benefits during the operational season.

Benefits

Competitive salary with opportunities for overtime

Complimentary private lodging

Complimentary meals and snacks

Guaranteed water taxi transportation

Fitness facility and lounge

25% discount on retail products

30% discount on spa treatments

Special room rates for family members

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of cooking experience; experience in a live-in resort preferred.
• At least one year of supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook 70-90 staff meals daily during operational season.
• Manage a team of three staff members and maintain kitchen standards.
• Complete various administrative duties.

Skills

Fluent in English

First Aid certification

Culinary Arts Levels 1, 2, or 3

Red Seal certification

Education

Current Food Safe Certificate

Job description

The Head Staff Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking 70-90 staff meals daily during the operational season, while managing a team of three staff members. The role involves maintaining an organized, clean, and efficient kitchen, along with completing various administrative duties.

During the non-operational season, the Head Staff Cook prepares 10-30 staff meals daily, working independently, while ensuring the kitchen remains organized, clean, and functional. Administrative responsibilities continue during this period.

Job Duties

1. Set expectations and hold the team accountable for demonstrating desired service behaviors in accordance with Relais and Chateaux standards.
2. Receive, clean, and store all products arriving from the dock following the chef’s standards.
3. Ensure all daily and weekly cleaning tasks are completed to standard.
4. Maintain workstations to the chef’s standards.
5. Prepare scratch-made lunches and dinners daily, including vegetarian options and special dietary needs.
6. Provide snacks and a sandwich bar for staff between mealtimes.
7. Assist the Executive Chef with scheduling, ordering, and receiving products.
8. Help clean and scrub the entire kitchen at the end of each service day.
9. Maintain effective working relationships and clear communication with colleagues and departments.
10. Complete selected daily administrative duties.

Qualifications

1. Legally eligible to work in Canada.
2. Fluent in English; second language is an asset.
3. First Aid certification is an asset.
4. Current Food Safe Certificate.
5. Culinary Arts Levels 1, 2, or 3.
6. Red Seal certification is an asset.
7. Minimum of three years of cooking experience; experience in a live-in resort preferred.
8. At least one year of supervisory experience required.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with opportunities for overtime and sharing in the staff tip pool.
• Accommodation: Complimentary private lodging at Sonora Resort during the operational season. Staff are required to leave the island on non-working days and are responsible for securing additional accommodation and transportation.
• Meals: Complimentary meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages during the operational season.
• Transportation: Guaranteed water taxi transportation from Campbell River to/from the resort for scheduled shifts.
• Staff amenities include a fitness facility, lounge, hot tub, Wi-Fi, cable TV, mini fridge, and internet calling in staff rooms.
• Opportunities for marine and outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and lake visits during leisure time. Social events are planned throughout the year.
• Spa: 25% discount on retail products and 30% on treatments.
• Gift Shop: 25% discount on items.
• Employee Discount Privilege: Special room rates for immediate family members at Sonora Resort.