Second Cook

Spend your days surrounded by the beauty of Lake Simcoe. With opportunities across the Resort at the Nest Golf Club, the Marina, with our Culinary, Food and Beverage, Landscape, Housekeeping and Recreation Teams, as well as at FH Fine Food and Starbucks at Friday Harbour. Working at Friday Harbour is unlike anywhere else. Be a part of the action, contributing to this one-of-a-kind Resort and always providing an exceptional guest experience.

Role Summary
The Second Cook works in all areas of the kitchen including food production, standards, and kitchen sanitation. This position plays a large part in the actual production and execution of each dish on a designated service station.

**Responsibilities**:

- Organize and prepare mise en place
- Portion food products prior to cooking per standard portion size and recipe specification
- Follow proper plating presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
- Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, convection oven, flat top range, and refrigeration equipment
- Assist with cutting, precooking, and marinating during off peak periods
- Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
- Ensure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately
- Serve menu items compliant with established standards
- Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions and health and safety standards
- Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward associates and customers
- Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program
- Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required
- Other duties as assigned

**Requirements**:

- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Culinary education and training an asset
- Food Handlers Certification an asset
- 1-2 years of culinary experience in food service or hospitality industry
- Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Works well as part of a team

Working Conditions
- Must be able to work flexible hours including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Required to move, lift, carry, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance
- Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire shift
- Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, and pulling
- Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces

Join our team and make every day feel like Friday.
- Friday Harbour is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Friday Harbour is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Upon request by the applicant, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Please contact the Human Resources department with any accommodation requests.