Second Cook- Permanent

Fourpointskelownaairport; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

World-wide accommodation and dining -

Employee discounts on accommodations, 

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Four Points by Sheraton - Kelowna Airport is seeking a Second Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare daily items, follow recipes, and maintain cleanliness and safety standards in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Working closely with the Chef de Partie/Sous Chef, you will help deliver high-quality guest experiences, uphold food safety guidelines, and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture that values growth and recognition.

Qualifications

• Desire to learn about food and the Culinary Arts
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Documentation of food safe certificate
• Ability to quickly retain knowledge and skill

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional kitchen appearance
• Create daily features and weekly vinaigrettes
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment
• Notify Chef of repairs
• Work with team to produce high-quality food
• Observe health and safety practices
• Maintain daily log book communication
• Prepare items as directed to ensure guest service
• Follow standardized recipes for consistency
• Keep station clean and organized
• Execute opening/closing procedures
• Minimize overproduction and food waste
• Operate kitchen equipment safely
• Handle and store food per safety guidelines
• Report deficiencies to Chef/Sous Chef
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned

Skills

Culinary interest

Communication skills

Multitasking

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Job description

If you are looking for a team that brings out the best in each other, a team that has fun and are proud of their work - we want to hear from you. The Four Points by Sheraton - Kelowna Airport is currently looking to fill the role of Second Cook.

We are also on a bus route, with a stop just outside of the hotel, and are offering shared staff accommodation. Our complimentary shuttle also picks up our employees from the bus loop at UBCO!

What will you be doing?

Reporting to the ExecutiveChef,you are responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Maintain professional kitchen appearance
• Creation of daily features, weekly vinaigrettes
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and maintenance of equipment
• Notify the Chef immediately of any required repairs
• Work effectively as part of the team to produce high quality food
• Observe health and safety practices at all times
• Daily log book communication
• Prepare the necessary food items as directed by the Chef de Partie/Sous Chef in accordance with standards and in a timely and efficient fashion to ensure that there is no interruption to guest service
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met
• Maintain professional kitchen appearance
• Keep work station clean and organized including fridge’s/freezers, countertops and stove tops
• Ensure that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard
• Keeps overproduction and food waste to a minimum in order to reduce food cost expense
• Will operate all kitchen equipment and conduct themselves with safety in mind at all times
• Ensure that all food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely in accordance with hotel and government Food Safety guidelines
• Report any and all deficiencies in kitchen equipment functionality and quality of food products to Chef de Partie/Sous Chef in a timely fashion
• Other reasonable duties as assigned

What are we looking for?

To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

• Desire to learn about food and the Culinary Arts
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Documentation of food safe certificate
• Ability to quickly retain knowledge and skill

Perks

• Extended Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• World-wide accommodation and dining discounts with Marriott brands
• Employee discounts on accommodations, dining and marina at our sister properties (Hotel Eldorado, Manteo Resort and Eldorado Marina, and Hampton Inn & Suites Kelowna Airport).
• An excellent work environment, with a focus on staff recognition and teambuilding
• Room for growth and development.

Starting Hourly Wage: $20.10

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to join our Four Points family!