Second Cook- Permanent

Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional hotel chain in Kelowna is seeking a Second Cook to join their team. Candidates should have a desire to grow in the culinary field and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, preparing food items, and adhering to safety practices. This role offers an excellent work environment, focusing on team building and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

World-wide accommodation and dining discounts

Employee discounts at sister properties

Excellent work environment

Room for growth and development

Qualifications

• Desire to grow in the culinary field.
• Strong communication is essential.
• Ability to multitask efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional kitchen appearance.
• Create daily features and weekly vinaigrettes.
• Prepare food items as directed by chefs.

Skills

Desire to learn about food and the Culinary Arts

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Multitasking in a fast-paced environment

Education

Food Safe certificate

Job description

Overview

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!

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

Responsibilities

• 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

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

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.