Line Cook in Busy Hotel Kitchen | Meals & Benefits

VanWonen; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal program

Staff rates across locations

Friends & Family Rates

Extended Health Benefits

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Nova Hotels in Yellowknife is seeking a reliable Line Cook to join our culinary team at Chateau Nova Yellowknife. You will prepare meals and dishes according to recipes, maintain quality, safety and presentation standards in a busy hotel kitchen.

The role requires experience in a commercial kitchen, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Competitive wage and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Completion of a cooking apprenticeship, college or other recognized cooking or food safety program, or equivalent commercial cooking experience.
• Previous experience working as a cook or line cook in a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and safe food-handling practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion standards and food preparation procedures.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals, individual dishes and menu items according to established recipes and standards.
• Prepare ingredients and complete food preparation for daily service.
• Ensure food is prepared to the correct quality, portion and presentation standards.
• Monitor food temperatures, storage and handling practices to maintain food safety standards.
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment as required.
• Assist with monitoring food supplies and identifying items that need to be ordered.
• Set up and maintain assigned workstations for service.
• Support buffet, banquet and special-event food preparation as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary kitchen and work area.
• Properly store food and ingredients and assist in minimizing food waste.
• Work closely with chefs, cooks and other kitchen employees to ensure timely and efficient meal service.
• Assist with training and providing direction to kitchen helpers when required.
• Follow hotel policies, food safety standards and workplace health and safety procedures.

Skills

Line Cook

Team Player

Time Management

Fast-paced Environment

Education

Secondary school completion

Cooking apprenticeship / college program

Job description

Nova Hotels in Yellowknife is seeking a reliable Line Cook to join our culinary team at Chateau Nova Yellowknife. You will prepare meals and dishes according to recipes, maintain quality, safety and presentation standards in a busy hotel kitchen.

The role requires experience in a commercial kitchen, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Competitive wage and benefits offered.