First Cook

**JOIN OUR TEAM**

**STAFF HOUSING AVAILABLE**

**Who are we?** At Bearfoot Bistro, our passionate and professional employees work with confidence, ensuring impeccable dining and service. Considered one of Canada's elite restaurants, featuring an inventive and sophisticated fine-dining menu and one of the country's most complete wine-lists, Bearfoot Bistro looks for people like you, who can offer a truly unique experience for our guests. We are seeking a talented Catering Sous Chef to join our exceptional team and help us cater to the thrilling world of winter companies and their clientele.

We specialize in providing catering services to winter companies, curating unforgettable meals in some of the most breathtaking alpine settings and are dedicated to delivering culinary excellence that complements the thrill of winter exploration.

**Responsibilities**:

- Maintaining an organized and efficient workspace, adhering to all food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Preparing and arranging food
- Ensuring food is presented properly and that all components are prepared adequately.
- Ensuring the quality and standard of food
- Ensuring fridges, freezers and work area are left in a tidy and organized manner.
- Ensuring food is properly stored and wrapped.
- FIFO
- Rotating stock
- Other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Graduation from a recognized culinary program is an asset.
- Passion for creating exceptional dining experiences.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with clients and team members effectively.
- Must be eligible to work in Canada.

**Perks and Benefits**:

- Food & Beverage, and Hotel discounts in Vancouver and Whistler
- **Staff housing available**.
- Flexible schedule
- RRSP or TFSA contributions
- Staff meals and Benefits (long term/short term disability, massage, vision, and life insurance)
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Fun and social environment
- Education assistance program
- Centrally located in the Whistler Village

**Salary**: From $23.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

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

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Whistler, BC V8E 1H2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person