Second Cook

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Saint John; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health and dental benefits

Exceptional team environment

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts in Saint John, NB is seeking a kitchen team member to deliver consistent, high-quality food to guests. You will follow recipe cards, production and portion standards, and coordinate with servers to ensure timely service.

The role requires previous experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, flexibility to work various shifts, and a proactive, team‑oriented attitude. Crescent offers competitive wages, excellent health and dental benefits, and a supportive team

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per Crescent standards.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen

Food preparation

Equipment operation

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $15.90 CAD to $16.83 CAD

Description

Our Differences Are What Make Us Great!

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great placeto work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

Why work with us?

• Competitivewages
• Excellent Health and Dental benefits
• Exceptional team environment

Here’s what you'll be doing each day:

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per Crescent standards.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.

Does this sound like you?

• Previous experience working in a fast passed high volume kitchen.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts that may include days, evening, weekends, holidays.
• A keen interest in staying on top of culinary trends.
• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Can communicate well with guests.
• Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule.