Wok Cook

**_Are you passionate about Asian cuisine and experienced in the art of Wok cooking?_**

**_ If you have a flair for creating mouth-watering stir-fries, noodles, and other wok-based dishes, and thrive in a high-energy kitchen, we’d love to hear from you_**

**_ This is your opportunity to join an amazing company and be a part of one of Vancouver's premium, casual quick service restaurant at Parq Vancouver_**

**COMPANY OVERVIEW**

Blau & Associates oversees the Food and Beverage operations at Parq Vancouver including MRKT East. MRKT East is a premium causal quick service restaurant with an ever expanding offering for our guests. Located among all the action of the second floor of the resort, MRKT East offers a quick bite and drink so that guests can quickly get back in the action of games, shows and events in and round the resort. We are looking for YOU to join our team

**_ What we offer:_**
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision care benefits
- 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

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

The Wok Cook is primarily responsible for the preparation of a variety of dishes using traditional wok techniques, including stir-fries, sautés, and other Asian specialties. The Wok Cook assists with inventory and ordering for a particular station and cleaning of the entire kitchen. The Wok Cook will promote the Parq Vancouver facility and act as a positive role model and representative of Blau & Associates. The Cook continually strives for 100% guest satisfaction.

**GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES**

The Wok Cook is responsible for:

- Working 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, conducting regular inventory and ordering products as required
- Regularly inspecting food and supplies ensuring that proper product rotation and safe food preparation and storage standards are maintained
- Ensuring food preparation is completed and stocked for cooks
- Following established sanitation standards, maintaining a clean work station and assisting with cleaning of the overall kitchen and service areas
- Maintaining a composed and professional demeanor while providing exemplary service
- Being aware of menu items, menu and operational changes and communicating the information as appropriate
- Protecting the organization, guests and co-workers by adhering to applicable food, liquor safety and workplace standards, operational requirements and statutory compliance regulations
- Ensuring that all property, furnishings, equipment and supplies are used according to proper instructions and intended use
- All duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or their designated representative

**QUALIFICATIONS**

The Wok Cook must:

- Have similar experience in an environment including a hotel, restaurant, catering or other fast paced high-volume establishment
- Have a valid Foodsafe Level 1 certificate. A red seal certificate would be considered an asset
- Be able to obtain and maintain a GPEB license
- Have an excellent command of both spoken and written English. Knowledge of a 2nd language would be considered an asset
- Have an solid understanding of different cuisines and food preparation methods
- Have a detailed product knowledge and effectively handle all inquiries including food suggestions, dietary, food sensitivity or allergy requirements
- Have solid problem solving, decision making, customer service, communication and sales skills
- Manage 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 44 pounds

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We look forward to hearing from you_