Lead Cook

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Rocky Mountainer Full time

Purpose

The Lead Cook reports to the Sous Chef. Lead cooks prepare food and assist in managing and developing other culinary team members. The position is accountable for delivering culinary excellence to onboard guests and contributes to the creation of life-changing experiences.

This position classified as Safety Sensitive. This position requires the incumbent to periodically access an active railway area where impaired performance could result in a significant incident affecting the health and safety of team members, guests, team members, the public, property, or the environment.

Key Areas of Accountability

Leading the Kitchen to ensure a collaborative team environment
- Able to lead a 3-person team with mínimal supervision
- Focused on teamwork to maintain efficient operational flow and high morale
- Responsible for the time management of services and ensuring all team members are prepared and well organized.
- Provide support and on the job training for new culinary team members to successfully perform their jobs
- Maintain the inventory of food by completing orders and organizing deliveries
- Work closely with Onboard Hosts and Leadership to provide seamless services and address any guest issues
- Work with the Sous Chef to look for efficiencies in our operations
- Lead the composting initiatives in your work area

Food Preparation and daily duties
- Able to adapt to a small kitchen galley environment
- Knowledgeable about food allergies and dietary requirements
- Follow pre-established recipes and menus while completing service in a timely manner
- Timely execution of daily and on-going food preparation
- Maintain food safe checklists and daily HACCP logs

Maintaining Health and Safety Standards
- Ensure all daily and end of trip cleaning routines are adhered to
- Well versed in food safety and proper food handling procedures
- Ensure all equipment is thoroughly cleaned and maintained
- Report safety issues to your supervisor in a timely manner
- Ensure the team is aware of and complying with railway safety standards

**Qualifications**:
Education/Certifications/Knowledge
- High school diploma or GED
- BC Food Safe certified
- Fluency in English language

Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a line cook or restaurant cook
- Previous Experience in a Supervisory Role
- Experience managing inventory and proper product use to eliminate waste and spillage

**Skills**:

- Communicate clearly so that others understand expectations
- Multitask to perform various cooking and supervisory duties simultaneously
- Ability and passion to make delicious and well-presented food
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people

Attributes
- Maintains a professional and polished appearance
- Energetic, motivated, hardworking, and committed to delivering culinary excellence
- Demonstrates a professional, self-motivated, and accountable work ethic
- Comfortable engaging and interacting with guests
- Ability to work extended hours while travelling
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Able to travel away from home base for 4 to 6 days at a time
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada through the end of October
- Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

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