1st Cook

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Chelsea Hotel, Toronto Full time

The 1st Cook prepares food to specific recipe standards following safe food handling practices. Provides customer service in various outlets including buffets and food stations. Assists in managing station food preparation to meet the demands of service. Provide training and direction to 2nd Cooks and Kitchen Helpers.

Comply with all Hotel and Departmental procedures and policies.

Expedite and participate in the food preparation for outlets, banquets, specific functions and catering.

Prepare food items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity, taste and presentation following standardized recipes, common chef practices, photographs or verbal instructions.

Participate in the set-up of culinary stations ensuring sufficient mise-en-place to meet the requirements and timelines of service.

Participate in the operation of banquet and outlet functions, including buffets and food stations.

Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and food inventory to ensure production requirements are met.

Assist in the completion and distribution of daily requisitions, order requests, wastage sheets and other paperwork are required.

Provide guidance and training to 2nd Cooks and Kitchen Helpers.

Assist in the testing and writing of recipes and menus.

Notify culinary management of ingredient spoilage, wastage and shortages.

Utilize hotel and external training as provided.

**_Key Result Areas_**

**_Business_**
- Monitor food production levels to optimize food quality and limit wastage.
- Review daily Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and food inventory to ensure production requirements are met.

**_Customer Satisfaction_**
- Ensure positive customer service by communicating with guests in a clear, friendly and helpful manner.

**_Process Improvement/ Productivity_**
- Ensure all food is handled and stored safely in accordance with established health codes and prevent the spoiling and contamination. Rotate food in storage using FIFO principals.
- Maintain sanitation pails and wipes at each work station. Follow principles of sanitation and safe food handling including time and temperature controls and the prevention of cross contamination.
- Perform all tasks in safe manner. Follow all safety provisions including the use of guards and personal protective gear. Do not engage in any equipment-related activity without sufficient training.

**_Working Experience_**
- Minimum 6 years culinary experience is required.
- Previous experience is a prerequisite for specialized positions including pastry, garde manage and banquet, production.
- Understanding of and ability to prepare foods using various cooking methods including roasting, sautéing, grilling, frying, poaching and steaming is required.
- Advanced knife skills, including the ability to clean, cut, core, peel, and portion fruits and vegetables are required.
- Basic knife skills including the ability to butcher, trim and portion proteins are required.

**_Knowledge_**
- Basic math skills required.

**_Education _**
- Food Handler’s Certification is required
- Red Seal or equivalent is required.
- Formal culinary training is required.

**_Soft Skills_**
- Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
- Positive attitude and a willingness to learn are required.

**_Language_**
- Ability to communicate effectively (written & verbal) in English is required.

**_Physical Requirements_**
- Must be able to stand for 8 hours per shift.
- Must be able to perform such tasks as: bending, storing, kneeling, carrying, moving and pushing goods up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work with small and sensitive equipment (knives) requiring fine finger dexterity.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid 19. All employees are also required to wear face coverings at all times.

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 6 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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