First Cook (Full Time) Do you have an appetite for career progression and ready to take your culinary skills to a world-class platform? Take your career to a whole new level with us and join our kitchen team . What you will be doing: Review the daily production sheets with the Chef de Partie/Sous Chef and prepare the necessary food items in accordance with standards in a timely and efficient fashion to ensure that there is no interruption to guest service. Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met Keeps work station clean and organized including fridge’s/freezers, countertops and stove tops Ensures that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard Keeps overproduction and food waste to a minimum, ensures proper rotation, labeling, and storing of food in order to reduce food cost expense. Will operate all kitchen equipment and conduct themselves with safety in mind at all times Ensures that all food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely in accordance with hotel and government Food Safety guidelines. Ensures that all ECOSURE standards + processes are completed on a daily basis in his or her kitchen department , this includes but isn’t limited to filling out daily temperature logs , labelling and dating of items , as well ensuring food storage areas are cleaned daily and standard hierarchy is followed Report any and all deficiencies in kitchen equipment functionality and quality of food products to Chef de Partie/ Sous Chef in a timely manner Complete other job related duties as assigned by your supervisor Assumes responsibility for the basic operations of his/her station for short periods when required in the absence of the Chef de Partie Physical Aspect of the Position (include but are not limited to): Constant standing and walking throughout shift Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
Your experience and skills include: Minimum 3 years cooking experience in at least two different kitchen sections i.e. garde manger, banquets, a la carte, breakfast etc. Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards an asset Red Seal Certificate (Journeyman’s papers) or Recognized International Equivalent Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Aspires to become a Sous Chef with Fairmont Hotels and resorts Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents
What’s in it for you: Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year),for full time permanent status employees Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide Comprehensive wellness platform (Greenshield) for employee mental health and wellbeing support Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit Hourly Range: $25.76 - $26.76 CAD Gross per hour We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/