Cook

**City Experiences is seeking Cooks for our City Cruises operation in Niagara Falls.**
- _Please note, this is a seasonal/contract position._

**About You**:
This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System.

**About the Opportunity**:
The Cook is responsible to prepare and cook fast food concession items and group buffets when required. Key areas of responsibility include preparing foods, operating kitchen equipment ranging from grill and deep fryers. The Cook is also responsible for portioning food, labeling items, maintaining a clean work area, discarding waste and expired food, and managing inventories. Reporting to the Shift Manager/Supervisor on duty, essential qualifications for this position are basic cooking skills, safety regulations knowledge, customer service, time management, and the ability to stand for long hours.

The right person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System.

**Crew Benefits**:

- Competitive Wage
- Retention Bonus - up to $500.00
- Complimentary Cruise Tickets, Parking & Uniforms
- Crew Recognition Awards
- Crew Referral Program - up to $200.00 per referral
- Crew Events
- Paid Training

**Essential Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for the proper safe food handling and sanitation procedure in a timely manner in a fast-paced high-volume environment
- Prepares menu items for grilling, sautéing and deep frying
- Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipes specifications
- Maintains a clean and organized work area
- Ability to prepare all food from raw to finished state, rotating of stock, receiving orders, and storing product
- Follows recipes, portion control, and presentation specification as set by management
- Restocks all items as needed throughout shift and clean/maintain station while practicing good safety and sanitation skills
- Greets guest in a professional, friendly, and approachable manner
- Cleans food preparation equipment, work areas and counters or tables
- Exhibits a team approach, willing attitude, and a positive approach towards assisting fellow co-workers
- Adheres to all health and safety regulations
- Works with a safety mindset by following all safety policies, procedures and safety measures (i.e. PPE). Identifies and brings forward risks, hazards and opportunities on the job. Actively participate in health and safety in the workplace.
- Ability to work various shifts, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Maintains a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (refer to appearance standards in the employee handbook)
- Reports to work on time and for all scheduled shifts
- Understands all Niagara City Cruises’ policies and procedures relating to the employee’s role within the company
- Maintains any applicable licenses and certifications
- Completes any other duties as assigned

**Requirements & Qualifications**:

- O.S.S.D. or equivalent as recognized by the Ministry of Education
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in Food and Beverage
- Non-slip shoes are a requirement
- Must have proven kitchen experience, including food preparation, food production in a short order cooking role
- Culinary education and training required
- Food Handlers Certification
- Basic mathematical skills
- Demonstrated food & beverage service skills
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and troubleshooting skills in a fast-paced work environment
- Knowledge of another language in addition to English is preferred
- A positive attitude and good work ethic
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, wipe, push, pull, move or lift up to 35 pounds (16 kilograms)
- Walk, stand, sit and work in all types of weather conditions for extended periods
- Continually and repeatedly perform functions indoors and outdoors
- If required, wear assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e. gloves, weather appropriate dress attire, sun protection)

**About Us**:
City Experiences’ passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

**The RESPECT Service System** embodies City Experiences’ mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

City Experiences is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of harassment and/or discrimination of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and/or harassmen