Second Cook

Coast Hotels Limited; Victoria; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Hotels Limited in Victoria, Canada, is seeking a Second Cook to assist with food preparation, uphold Coast's service standards, and contribute to a positive culinary team environment.

You will work various shifts and stations, ensure quality and presentation, manage mise en place and stock control, and comply with food safety regulations. This role requires strong English communication, good time management, and flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; pursuing Inter-Provincial Trade Qualifications
• Food Safe Level I and WHMIS certifications are required
• Hepatitis A vaccination recommended
• Ability to stand long periods and lift up to 30 lbs
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Works a variety of shifts and stations
• Maintains food prep and service standards
• Ensures quality, quantity and presentation
• Manages mise en place inventory and rotation
• Cooks and presents food per menu/build sheets/photos
• Complies with food safety regulations, hygiene and cleanliness
• Secure control of all kitchen stocks to minimize waste
• Performs additional duties as assigned by culinary leadership

Skills

Self-motivated team player

Customer service orientation

English communication

Time management

Ability to multi-task

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Inter-Provincial Trade Qualifications

Job description

The Second Cook (2nd Cook) will contribute to the overall success of the hotel by assisting in food preparation, providing superior customer service and specialized services for the culinary department. This role is responsible for maintaining a positive work environment and high internal/external customer service standards.

Responsibilities:

• Works a variety of shifts & stations
  
• Ensures food preparation and service delivery standards are consistently achieved and maintained
  
• Ensures quality, quantity and presentation of all food prepared, meeting the Coast Hotels standards for freshness, appearance and consistency
  
• Ensures correct daily requisitioning, receiving, storage and rotation of "mise en place"
  
• Prepares, cooks and presents food as outlined in the menu descriptions, build sheets, photos, and / or Server's checks
• Is committed to working safely, including adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene and cleanliness
  
• Ensures the security and control of all food stocks used in the Kitchen to ensure minimum food wastage
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Culinary leadership team

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Successful completion of high school, with a commitment to obtaining the Inter-Provincial Trade Qualifications
• The following certifications are required: Food Safe Level I, WHMIS
• Hepatitis A vaccination recommended
• Self-motivated team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, multi-functional team environment
• Good customer service philosophy
• Good communication skills in the English language
• Able to meet physical demands of the position, including standing for long period of time, lifting up to 30 lbs, and bending
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Detail-oriented
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking, and presentation
• Exemplifies Coast's core values and enjoys working in a culture of accountability
• Able to work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings, weekends and holidays