Breakfast Cook

We are not about just offering a bed for the night. We are a culture of dreamers and doers and we are the happiest when we are brainstorming ways to enhance daily life at The Insignia Hotel. We are sophisticated boutique hotel offering a unique experience and exceptional service in the heart of Downtown Sarnia.

We are looking for a **Breakfast/Brunch Cook **- someone who prepares food for our hotel and restaurant guests to specified recipes and standards.
**What you will get out of it?**
- To play a role in the first chapter in The Insignia Hotel and Marriott brand story
- To gain valuable experience and learn from a chef with Certified Chef de Cuisine
- Be part of a stellar work culture where we are committed to making everyone feel awesome.
- When we say we want you to have fun we mean it Work hard, Play hard is our moto
- A slew of meaningful benefits for your career & well-being, in addition to all the great Marriott Perks

**What we will get out of it?**
- Detail-oriented and organized cook, who is able multi-task in a busy kitchen environment. Able to follow instructions on timing of meals and guest preferences.
- A reliable and responsible individual who is available to work between 5am and 2pm

**What you need to bring to the party?**
- Safe Food Handling Certificate
- 2+ years of kitchen experience (Breakfast cooking experience is an asset)
- Chef College Diploma
- Flexible schedule
- Able to work in a team-oriented environment and under considerable stress.
- Ability to perform physical duties that includes walking, climbing stairs, bending and lifting
- Good work ethic
- Willingness to learn and improve
- An eagle eye for details
- Happy to be on your feet all day

**Your Duties: your day could include all or some**:

- Preparing and presenting food and beverages in accordance with standardized recipes and specifications for both breakfast and afternoon refreshments
- Adjusting menus & recipes for dietary restrictions and preferences on a short notice
- Cleaning the kitchen, and ensuring that food preparation and serving areas meet health and safety and sanitary food handling practices at all times
- Completing any necessary documentation (e.g. food labelling, refrigeration temperatures, dishwashing machine setting, menu changes, inventory logs)
- Monitoring the quality and quantity of supplies and equipment, including inspecting perishable food items.
- Ensure that adequate supplies are on hand at all time
- Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.
- Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per Marriott Standards.
- Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, waffle iron and flat top grill.
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

**Salary**: $16.00-$20.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

**Experience**:

- cooking: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (required)

Expected start date: 2021-05-25