First Cook

3 months ago

Victoria, Canada Oak Bay Beach Hotel Full time

The Oak Bay Beach Hotel, recently named **the #1 hotel in Canada** by Condé Nast, is known as both a luxury destination in Victoria and an amazing place to work In addition to a rewarding career, our team members receive countless perks such as complimentary parking, health benefits, a daily staff meal plan, birthday and Christmas bonuses, staff parties, awards, and more. If you are interested in joining our team then we have a fantastic opportunity for you.

**First Cook**

**Responsibilities**:

- Review the daily production sheets with the Chef/Sous Chef.
- Prepares and delegate the production of the necessary food items
- Liaise with Front of House Manager when Chef/Sous Chef is not available
- Actively participates in training of culinary skills to junior staff and apprentices
- Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met
- Keep work station clean and organized including fridge’s/freezers, countertops and stove tops
- Ensures that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard
- Keeps overproduction and food waste to a minimum, ensures proper rotation, labeling, and storing of food in order to reduce food cost expense
- Operate all kitchen equipment and conduct themselves with safety in mind at all times
- Responsible for the day to day operations of his/her station
- Prepare lists of food products required for station for Chef/Sous Chef order and approval
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Previous experience in the Culinary field required
- Red Seal Certificate, Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent a strong asset
- Diploma or Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
- Highly responsible & reliable
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

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

- Constant standing and walking throughout shift
- Frequent lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs
- Kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

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

Pay: $26.78 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay
- Tips

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- culinary: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Red Seal or Equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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