Part-time Prep Cook

Groupe Nordik; Whitby; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; 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 wellness village. Reporting to the Sous Chef, you will prepare dishes quickly while maintaining standards and working with the service team to deliver a memorable dining experience.

The ideal candidate has 2 years in a similar role or culinary diploma, strong teamwork, and the stamina to work long hours and lift 50 lbs. Weekend availability is required, and compensation ranges from $22.75 to $25.75 per hour plus the spa

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean and maintain food prep areas to ensure safe handling.
• Ensure proper storage and cooking temperatures across equipment.
• Follow restaurant standards, rules, policies and procedures.
• Portion and plate food according to standards.
• Assist in prep for designated stations during off-peak periods.
• Support other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Open/close kitchen following closing checklist.
• Coordinate with team to meet guest needs.
• Perform other related duties.

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.

We are seeking a passionate Cook 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 Prep Cook 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

• 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