Second Cook

Gitxaala Enterprises Corporation; Prince Rupert; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Crest Hotel in Prince Rupert, BC is hiring a Second Cook to join our Waterfront Restaurant and Charley's Lounge team. The role focuses on preparing and cooking meals for guests, with 30–40 hours per week at $22.71 per hour.

No formal education required; we value experience and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced kitchen. You will collaborate with culinary professionals, participate in training, and uphold health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in food and beverage.
• Catering for large groups and seafood.
• Leadership experience in managing teams.
• Willing to engage in training programs.
• Health, safety, and sanitation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals to high standards.
• Engage in training programs and seek development.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
• Work with culinary team to maintain excellence.
• Support a positive, efficient kitchen workflow.

Skills

Team leadership

Seafood experience

Fast-paced kitchen

Willing to learn

Positive attitude

F&B experience

Job description

Description

We're hiring a Second Cook at the Crest Hotel in Prince Rupert, BC to join our culinary team at our hotel restaurant kitchen for the Waterfront Restaurant and Charley's Lounge.Preparing and cooking delicious meals for our guests at the Crest Hotel is the primary responsibility for this role. We're looking for someone with at least 1–3 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, including catering for large groups and preparing seafood. You should be comfortable in a fast-paced kitchen and uphold a commitment to excellence in all culinary tasks.This role works as part of a team of culinary professionals, and so strong leadership experience, including in managing teams and collaborating with multiple departments is important.There's a learning curve to this role, so we're looking for someone who can actively engage in training programs and who is willing to seek additional training as needed. We're looking for someone who approaches tasks with a positive and "ready-to-learn" attitude.Health and safety is important to us, especially in a kitchen environment. You should be able to demonstrate appropriate compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations while working.This is a full-time position with 30–40 hours per week at $22.71 per hour. There are no formal education requirements for this position as we value experience and a willingness to learn more.All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. This position also includes physical duties requiring you to reach, bend, push, and pull items throughout your shift.We are a sincere and friendly team that loves creating a productive, professional, and cheerful workspace. Our team is eager to meet with you and get you trained for a successful and rewarding position within The Crest Hotel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook delicious meals, ensuring the highest standards of taste and presentation.
• Actively engage in training programs and seek additional training as needed.
• Demonstrate compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Work in a team of culinary professionals to maintain excellence and efficiency.
• Uphold a commitment to excellence in all culinary tasks.

Qualifications

• Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork and guest satisfaction.
• Comfort with the fast-paced nature of kitchen work.
• Approach tasks with a positive and "ready to learn" attitude.
• Experience in the food and beverage industry, specifically in catering for large groups.
• Seafood experience.
• Strong leadership experience, including managing teams and collaborating with multiple departments.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Physical capability to reach, bend, push, and pull as required.

Education

There are no formal educational requirements for this position, including any university or college degrees, diplomas, or certificates. We value your experience and ability to learn more.

Working hours: 30–40 hours per week.

Minimum experience: 1 years.