Prep Cook

Sea Cider is hiring a part time Cook Do you love the idea of creating cider-centric foodie experiences on an organic farm that crafts award-winning cider? Then we’d love to hear from you

**The Job**

Our Cooks prepare food and keep our kitchen & deli clean and safe for use. Our Cooks also help develop new menu items, and work in a positive, inclusive environment where collaboration and idea sharing is encouraged. Other duties include:

- prepping ingredients
- preparing and plating dishes and assembling orders
- presenting food orders to guests, explaining each dish and answering questions
- completing our culinary Opening and Closing Checklists
- counting inventory & alerting the Culinary Supervisor when items are running low
- keeping food storage areas clean and organized
- Bussing and dishwashing

**Full shifts** are generally 10:30am to 6:30pm, and **half day shifts** vary (e.g. 10:30am to 2:30pm; 2:30pm to 6:30pm). Compensation is **$18.00 per hour plus 4% vacation pay plus pooled gratuities.** Training will be provided on Sea Cider culinary protocols and cider, of course Other benefits**:

- A "cider allowance" and an "egg allowance"
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food and beverages
- Free on-site parking
- No early mornings
- No late nights
- Paid time off for sickness, bereavement or extreme weather events
- Staff discount

**About Us**

Sea Cider is a certified organic farm near Victoria BC that grows heirloom apples and produces award-winning cider and sparkling juice. We strive to create exceptional cider experiences while operating as a community-minded, conscientious land steward that provides safe and fulfilling work for staff. We have a sense of humour and a positive outlook; we are kind, conscientious and reliable; we enjoy collaborating and learning from one another; and we are tenacious in our efforts to produce award-winning cider and positive customer experiences.

**About You**

You are a friendly, hard working foodie with a proven track record in commercial kitchens. In addition, you have:

- **Education**: Food Safe Level 1 and Serving It Right - required; post secondary training in commercial kitchens - preferred.
- **Vocational experience** in a commercial kitchen, restaurant or deli - required.
- **Computer skills**: familiarity with POS systems and an eagerness to learn new programs.
- **Communication skills & teamwork**: an aptitude for diplomacy and the ability to give feedback to colleagues so that it is well received. Demonstrated success in teamwork and helping to foster an inclusive, positive work environment.
- **Personal aptitude**: curiosity, great listening skills and openness to feedback.
- **Work week availability**: Able to work part-time hours during the day, either full day or half day shifts, generally between 10:30am and 6:30pm.
- **Physicality**: The physical strength to safely lift and carry heavy items (up to 25 kg); work on your feet for hours at a time; perform frequent physical movements in a kitchen throughout the day and to work indoors and outdoors, rain or shine.
- A **Health & Safety** mindset, and agree to follow our Communicable Disease Plan and all safety protocols.
- **Continuous Improvement**: A desire to work for a business that is growing and seeking to continually improve.

**How to Apply**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 25 per week

Additional pay:

- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Sea Cider Farm is located on the Saanich Peninsula. In which municipality in Greater Victoria do you live and how would you get to work?

Licence/Certification:

- Foodsafe Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-30
Expected start date: 2024-10-01