Third Cook-Cook Assistant Unrestricted (Full-time)

Fairmont; Victoria; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rates

Friends & family discounts

Dining program discounts

Complimentary meals

Uniform laundering

Benefits and wellness program

Pension plan

Leadership mentoring

Job summary

Fairmont Empress in Victoria, BC, invites applications for a Third Cook-Cook Assistant (Full-time). The role entails preparing and serving items for à la carte or buffet menus, maintaining high food quality, safety, and cost control, and collaborating with multiple departments to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

The position requires a minimum of 1 year in a luxury hotel/restaurant kitchen, a Cook's Training certificate, and Food Safe Level 1.

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent hotel/restaurant kitchen experience in a luxury environment.
• Cook's Training certificate and Food Safe Level 1 certification required.
• Fluent English language skills and strong teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and service all food items for a la carte or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards.
• Prioritize tasks with the Chef to ensure high quality and service.
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and portion control.
• Follow established food safety protocols and keep the kitchen clean and organized.
• Manage food costs by controlling waste and proper storage.
• Assist with menu development and recipe documentation.
• Coordinate with Banquets, Restaurants, and Stewarding for smooth operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary skills

English fluency

Team communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Food safety knowledge

Education

Cook's Training certificate

Food Safe Level 1 certificate

Job description

Third Cook-Cook Assistant Unrestricted (Full-time)

• Full-time
• Job-Category: Culinary
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Schedule: Full-Time

Recognized as the #1 Best Canadian Hotel in Travel + Leisure's 2024 World's Best Awards, Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, BC, overlooking the city's sparkling Inner Harbour. A Forbes recommended and MICHELIN key hotel that offers 431 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, Fairmont Spa with signature West Coast experiences, and Q at the Empress featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and regionally focused cocktail culture. World-famous Tea at the Empress is served in the Lobby Lounge with stunning harbour views.

The magnificent property completed a $60+ million restoration in 2017 that celebrated its proud history while moving the hotel into a new era of modern luxury and transforming the iconic property into a must-visit destination. In 2023, the property introduced a revamped Fairmont Gold Experience, including a major renovation to the Fairmont Gold floor. 88 Fairmont Gold roomsand a newly renovated lounge are ready to accommodateguests. Located on Vancouver Island, Canada's Castle on the Coast is the ideal starting point to explore British Columbia's stunning natural and expansive beauty. Historic Hotels Worldwide recognizes the property's prestigious grounds as the Top 25 Most Magnificent Gardens in the World.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide and additional benefits for Fairmont and Raffles colleagues
• Exclusive Employee and Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont Empress Hotel
• Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Complimentary meal during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program
• Complimentary uniform laundering
• Access to our comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, including extended healthcare benefits and RMT, dental, vision, and complimentary counseling, wellness sessions, financial and family planning through GreenShield
• Access toour company-matchedDefined ContributionPension Plan(DCPP)
• Opportunity to develop your talent throughcoaching andour Leadership Mentoring Programs
• Hourly rate of $27.11to 30.99

What you will be doing:

• Prepare and service all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
• In conjunction with the Chef de Partie or Journeyperson; proactively prioritize tasks to ensure a consistently high level of service and quality of food for our guests
• Consistently ensures food quality, consistency and quantity are meeting established expectations
• Consistently demonstrates positive behavior and performance
• Ensures all established food safety protocols are followed, maintains the kitchen in a neat, clean and organized manner
• Ensures food cost is managed; by controlling food waste through FIFO rotation, proper ordering, storage and preparation of all foods
• Ensures productivity and labour cost are managed; by maintaining a focused and productive approach to daily tasks
• Possess a complete understanding of the menu, recipes and presentations, aware of potential food allergens in each dish
• Contribute ideas to menu development, assist with recipe creation and documentation
• Liaise with other departments such as Banquets, Restaurants and Stewarding to ensure excellent communication in order to achieve smooth operational outcomes
• Other duties as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• A minimum of 1-year recent (in the last year) experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen at a comparable level of luxury service as a prep cook, apprentice, 3rd cook or similar role
• Possess a Cook's Training certificate from a High School, College or University
• Current Food Safe level 1 or equivalent recognized food safety certificate, (colleagues are responsible for maintaining their food safe certification)
• Successful demonstration of a high level of technical and artistic culinary skills assessed during a practical cooking test
• Successful demonstration of high level culinary and food safety knowledge assessed through a written test
• Willing and able to taste all food products - i.e. meats, seafood, produce, dry goods, dairy
• Completely fluent English language skills; both written and verbal
• A proven ability to communicate effectively, work within a team and delegate to others
• Excellent organizational skills, and shows initiative with ability to work well with little supervision
• Exercises sound decision making, with the ability to prioritize tasks appropriately
• Demonstrated a high level of responsibility and accountability
• Demonstrated commitment to provide excellent service and exceed guests' expectations
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, with either early start or late finish times

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50lbs
• Must be able to work in both hot and cold environments - (hot line, fridge & freezer)

Visa Requirements:

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Your team and working environment:

Welcome to Canada's Castle on the Coast. The Empress Hotel sits proudly at the centre of culture and history in Victoria, British Columbia. This is the best of all worlds - where contrast meets distinction, opulence blends harmoniously with the understated and fabled history meshes with contemporary affairs. This award-winning Victoria hotel and National Historic Site is an alluring blend of classic and contemporary, vintage and cutting-edge: Where Modern meets Iconic. Come join our wonderful team of hospitality experts!

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

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