Part-time Prep Cook

Groupe Nordik; Whitby; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Thermal Experience

Job summary

Thermea Spa Village Whitby is seeking a part-time Prep Cook to join our team in Whitby, Ontario. You will support food preparation, plating and garnishing, and ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role requires a culinary diploma or equivalent experience, with at least two years in a similar position being an asset. Weekend availability is required, and compensation includes an hourly rate with benefits such as a complimentary thermal experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a similar position is an asset.
• Culinary Diploma from a recognized school is an asset.
• Patient with the ability to stay positive under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive attitude, autonomy, dynamism and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean and maintain food preparation areas to ensure sanitary practices.
• Regulate temperatures of ovens and kitchen equipment to keep food within standards.
• Portion, arrange and garnish food according to standard portions and recipes.
• Assist in food prep for designated stations during peak/off-peak periods.
• Coordinate with team to meet guests’ needs and support operations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Education

Culinary Diploma

Job description

Part-time Prep Cook at Thermea Spa Village Whitby

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 currently seeking a 2 passionate Prep Cooks 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 Sous Chef, the PrepCook exemplifies 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. The Cook 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, 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;
• Know, understand and comply consistently with the restaurant’s standards, rules, policies and procedures;
• Portion, arrange and garnish food, according to Thermëa standard portion sizes, recipe specifications and plate specifications;
• Assist 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;
• Open or Close the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assist in other closing activities;
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant;
• Perform other related duties.

Profile needed

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

• Two (2) years experience is a similar position, an asset;
• Culinary Diploma from a creditable school, an asset;
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Positive attitude, autonomy, dynamism and detail-oriented;
• Ability to work long hours on your feet and ability to lift 50lbs (23kg).

When

• You will work a varying schedule which requires flexibility to work weekends, holidays
• Weekend availability is required

Compensation

• Hourly rate $22.75 - $25.75
• Free Thermal Experience

How

At Thermea Spa Village Whitby 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.

The use of AI may be applied during the recruitment process only to provide an overall job suitability score. It will not be used to choose or discard applicant