Second Cook

Coast Hotels; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Hotels is seeking a Second Cook to support our culinary team in delivering high-quality food and exceptional service. The role involves working across shifts and stations, ensuring adherence to Coast Hotels standards for freshness and presentation, and maintaining mise en place with proper stock control.

You will prepare, cook and present meals per menu descriptions and build sheets, while complying with health and safety regulations and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma completed; pursue Inter-Provincial Trade Qualifications.
• Food Safe Level I and WHMIS certifications required.
• Able to meet physical demands: stand for long periods, lift up to 30 lbs.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Strong English communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Detail-oriented with good time management.
• Exemplifies Coast's culture of accountability.

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 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.

Skills

Food Safety Regulations

WHMIS

Trade Qualifications

English Communication

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Team Player

Time Management

Detail-Oriented

Food Preparation

Cooking

Presentation

Health & Safety

Education

High School Diploma

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