Pantry Cook

**_Are you a culinary superstar? This is your opportunity to join an amazing company and be a part of one of Vancouver's most sought out farm to table restaurant
- Honey Salt_**

**COMPANY OVERVIEW**

Blau & Associates oversees the Food and Beverage operations at Parq Vancouver including the Honey Salt. Honey Salt offers a farm-to-table inspired menu serving chef-driven, farm to table cuisine, and a variety of wines and cocktails with an emphasis on locally and regionally sourced ingredients that highlight the bounty of British Columbia in an approachable and comfortable setting. When you think of the comforts of home, it involves food so exquisite that you feel it down in your soul. Honey Salt, a true neighbourhood restaurant that combines classic comfort with relaxed sophistication, is looking for YOU to join our team

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

Our Culinary Brigade is responsible for the preparation, assembly and cooking of food items for a specific kitchen station. The Cooks assists with inventory and ordering for a particular station and cleaning of the entire kitchen. The Cooks promote the restaurants and act as a positive role model and representative of Blau & Associates. Our Cooks continually strives for 100% guest satisfaction.

**This position requires **availability** to work early morning & night shifts.**

**_ What we offer:_**
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision care benefits
- Competitive salary + tips for all BOH positions
- Flexible work life balance
- Paid Vacation
- Extensive RRSP matching program
- Career Growth and development opportunities
- Associate Recognition Events including an amazing Holiday Party
- Associate Discounts at Parq and affiliated partners

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Works in collaboration with other Team Members and Departments to ensure the kitchen and outlets operate in accordance with established operational procedures
- Proper set-up, maintenance and adherence to scheduled duties, ensuring mise-en-place and par stock is maintained for all position related items, conducts regular inventory and ordering of products as required
- Regularly inspects food and supplies ensuring that proper product rotation and safe food preparation and storage standards are maintained
- Ensures food preparation is completed for a specific kitchen station and assembles or cooks items as required
- Follows established sanitation standards, maintains a clean work station and assists with cleaning of the overall kitchen and service areas
- Maintains a composed and professional demeanor while providing exemplary service
- Is aware of menu items, menu and operational changes and communicates the information as appropriate
- Protects the organization, guests and co-workers by adhering to applicable food, liquor, safety, and workplace standards, operational requirements and statutory compliance regulations
- Ensures that all property, furnishings, equipment and supplies are used according to proper instructions and intended use
- Any other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or their designated representative

****QUALIFICATIONS**
- Have experience as a Cook in a similar environment such as a hotel, restaurant, catering or other fast paced high-volume establishment
- A valid FOODSAFE certificate is considered an asset
- Has a good command of both spoken and written English. Knowledge of a 2nd language would be considered an asset
- Has a solid understanding of different cuisines and food preparation methods
- Has solid problem solving, decision making, customer service and communication skills
- Experience managing inventory and proper product use to eliminate waste and spillage
- Be able to stand for extended periods of time, reach, bend and stoop repeatedly
- Be able to frequently lift and carry up to Is able to frequently lift and carry up to 24 kg/50 lbs
44 pounds
- Has a flexible schedule

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We look forward to hearing from you_