Second Cook

The Crescent Hotels Group; Saint John; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Excellent Health and Dental benefits

Marriott worldwide discounts

Exceptional team environment

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts in Saint John, NB is seeking a Kitchen/Line Cook to prepare food to a high standard for a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will follow recipe cards, manage prep, and help maintain buffet stock while supporting the team during busy service periods.

The role requires a professional appearance, good guest communication, and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed to ensure guest satisfaction and kitchen efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Interest in staying on top of culinary trends.
• Self-starting personality with a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Able to communicate well with guests and be a team player.
• Willing to pitch in and help coworkers with their duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and standards.
• Start items ahead of time and manage preparation according to estimated needs.
• Check pars for shift use and ensure buffet is stocked; note shortages.
• Assist in plans to correct food cost problems and reduce waste.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen

Team player

Self-starter

Guest communication

Shift flexibility

Culinary trends

Physical stamina

Job description

Description

Our Differences Are What Make Us Great!

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to 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?

• Competitive wages
• Excellent Health and Dental benefits
• Marriott worldwide discounts
• 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.

Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts