PREP COOK

Lais Hotel Properties L; Niagara-on-the-Lake; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lais Hotel Properties Limited in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, is seeking a Prep Cook to join our growing team. The role involves preparing and pre-cooking food items in a clean, safe, fine-dining environment and provides flexible opportunities with a tenured team.

You will set up stations, pre-cook items, assist cooks, maintain cleanliness, and uphold LHPL standards while delivering personalized guest service and supporting upselling when appropriate.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of work experience in a kitchen or similar environment.
• Excellent eye-hand coordination.
• Current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Fine motor skills for cutting, chopping and arranging meals.
• Flexible and adaptable to a dynamic environment.
• Previous up-selling or sales experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Providing personalized and exceptional guest service at every given opportunity.
• Prepares food by cutting, chopping and mixing for the preliminary stages of cooking.
• Sets up the cooking stations in conjunction with the different levels of cooking prior to the shift.
• Pre-cooks food items to ensure food supplies are ready for the shifts, i.e. pasta, rice, vegetables etc.
• Ensures the cooking areas are supplied and clean prior to and after the shift.
• Assists Cooks/Chefs as required.
• Ability to be trained in any of the food outlets.
• Follows LHPL’s standards for food preparation.
• Having a thorough knowledge of Lais Hotel Properties’ products and services.
• Suggesting additional products and services meeting our Guests’ specific preferences.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Eye-hand coordination

Safe Food Handling

Fine motor skills

Flexible/adaptable

Upselling (asset)

Job description

Vintage Hotels & Niagara’s Finest Hotels is currently seeking a Prep Cook to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity that can provide flexibility, valuable work experience, and a chance to work with a tenured team.
Job Title: Prep Cook
Property: Vintage Hotels & Niagara’s Finest Hotels

***Please note: By applying to this posting, you are applying for opportunities that may be available at any Vintage Hotels or Niagara's Finest Hotels property.***

This posting is for an existing vacancy within Lais Hotel Properties Limited.

Position Summary:To prepare and pre-cook food items in a clean and safe manner consistent with a fine dining restaurant.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Providing personalized and exceptional guest service at every given opportunity
• Prepares food by cutting, chopping and mixing for the preliminary stages of cooking
• Sets up the cooking stations in conjunction with the different levels of cooking prior to the shift
• Pre-cooks food items to ensure food supplies are ready for the shifts, i.e. pasta, rice, vegetables etc
• Ensures the cooking areas are supplied and clean prior to and after the shift
• Assists Cooks/Chefs as required
• Ability to be trained in any of the food outlets
• Follows LHPL’ standards for food preparation
• Having a thorough knowledge of Lais Hotel Properties’ products and services
• Suggesting additional products and services meeting our Guests’ specific preferences
• All other duties as assigned

Professional Requirements

• 1-2 years work experience in a kitchen or similar environment
• Excellent eye-hand coordination
• Current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate
• Fine motor skills for cutting, chopping and arranging of meals on plates
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations in a dynamic environment
• Previous up-selling and/or sales experience is considered an asset

Personal Attributes

• Good tasting ability for sampling of food items
• A team player who is flexible and responsible
• Must be patient and steadfast worker
• Sound safety skills/training
• Above average cleanliness and personal grooming
• Confidence in selling and up-selling products and services
• Positive sales-oriented personality
• Desire to meet goals
• Ethical and honest

Physical Requirements:

• Physical demands of lifting up to 50 lbs. including bending and carrying
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Working in extreme temperatures of hot and cold within the kitchen
• Constant noise and interruptions of busy kitchen atmosphere

Lais Hotel Properties Limited is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our team.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place o f origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability.