First Cook

**ABOUT US**

The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre and The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport are dedicated to providing guests with exceptional quality, service, and value. These guiding principles are evident with every check-in, bed made, or breakfast served. You can see this commitment to quality in the physical properties of the hotels themselves; located in the heart of the city and at Vancouver’s airport, surveying the magnificent natural elements that combine to make Vancouver one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We are proud to be Vancouver built, Vancouver owned, and Vancouver run.

A wall is only as strong as those that build it. Our associates are brought together by the fundamental sense of self-worth they derive from helping others. While each person’s talents are a credit, it is an individual’s commitment to the group effort that creates excellence.

Our foundation is exceptional people, and our passion is supporting them to succeed and exceed. More so than experience or education, it is a unanimous enthusiasm that is most highly valued. For those who work hard and consistently display positive attitude and aptitude, the opportunities for growth are endless.

**FIRST COOK - BANQUETS KITCHEN**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Assists the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs and Chef de Partie’s.
- Prepare all aspects of the food production for Banquets according to hotel standards and sanitation practices.
- Prepare food items for customers using a quality pre-determined method in a timely and consistent manner with the minimum of wastage possible.
- Daily cleaning and inventory of walk in, storage and refrigerators for stock rotation and cleanliness.
- Ensure all equipment in work area is properly cleaned after every use.
- Report any equipment in need of repair to Chef immediately.
- Logging fridge temperatures on a daily basis.
- Train junior staff members on all kitchen practices and procedures.
- Input in menu development is a necessity
- Checking quality and receiving food orders when senior chefs are not present.
- Perform other duties as necessary and assigned by Chef.

**PERKS**:

- Explore Travel Program
- Ongoing Associate Appreciation Events

**DIVERSITY**

Wall Centre Hotels is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Wall Centre Hotels, through education, review and engagement is achieving a work environment that is fair and just for all associates and where all associates are valued for the diversity they bring to the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, and age.
- Job Requirements/Qualifications:

- Red Seal Certificate highly recommended.
- Must be Food Safe Certified.
- Ability to obtain and or maintain any provincial and federal licenses, certificates and permits.
- First Cooks are required to have a minimum of three years of experience in comparable 4 diamond hotels or restaurants.
- Completion of a recognized culinary program.
- Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English, a second language is an asset.
- Must be able to work varying shifts between typically between 5am and 11pm but not exclusively.
- Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- A neat, clean, well-groomed appearance as per hotel standards.
- Must be able to lift/carry up to 25kg.
- Recommended Training:
- Foundations of Workplace Safety (includes WHMIS)
- FOODSAFE Level 1 by Distance Education
- Salary/Wage: $25.70 - $28.70/hour
- Job Application Process: