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Second Cook
- Victoria, BC, Canada
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At Coast Hotels, we believe our Ambassadors (employees) are at the heart of creating refreshingly local exceptional guest experiences. We are proud to live our core values by fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and backgrounds strengthen our team, our service, and our connection to the communities we serve.
The Second Cook (2nd Cook) will contribute to the overall success of the hotel by assisting in food preparation, providing superior customer service and specialized services for the culinary department. This role is responsible for maintaining a positive work environment and high internal/external customer service standards.
Responsibilities:
- Works a variety of shifts & stations
- Ensures food preparation and service delivery standards are consistently achieved and maintained
- Ensures quality, quantity and presentation of all food prepared, meeting the Coast Hotels standards for freshness, appearance and consistency
- Ensures correct daily requisitioning, receiving, storage and rotation of “mise en place”
- Prepares, cooks and presents food as outlined in the menu descriptions, build sheets, photos, and / or Server’s checks
- Is committed to working safely, including adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene and cleanliness
- Ensures the security and control of all food stocks used in the Kitchen to ensure minimum food wastage
- Carries out other duties as assigned by the Culinary leadership team
Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
- Successful completion of high school, with a commitment to obtaining the Inter-Provincial Trade Qualifications
- The following certifications are required: Food Safe Level I, WHMIS
- Hepatitis A vaccination recommended
- Self-motivated team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, multi-functional team environment
- Good customer service philosophy
- Good communication skills in the English language
- Able to meet physical demands of the position, including standing for long period of time, lifting up to 30 lbs, and bending
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Detail-oriented
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Knowledge of food preparation, cooking, and presentation
- Exemplifies Coast's core values and enjoys working in a culture of accountability
- Able to work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings, weekends and holidays
Coast Hotels offers a variety of benefits, including competitive wages & benefits, employee discounts, training & development, career advancement opportunities & more!
Coast Hotels is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates and Ambassadors.
If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know.
Coast Hotels would like to thank all interested applicants
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
NO PLACE LIKE COAST !
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Responsibilities
The Second Cook assists in food preparation and ensures high standards of quality, presentation, and service delivery within the culinary department. This role also involves maintaining kitchen cleanliness, managing food stocks to minimize waste, and adhering to safety and hygiene regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed high school and possess Food Safe Level I and WHMIS certifications. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, stand for long periods, and lift up to 30 lbs.
Skills
- Food preparation
- Culinary arts
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Hygiene
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Detail-oriented
- Health and safety regulations
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Training and development
- Career advancement opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Food preparation
- Culinary
- Mise en place
- Food safety
- WHMIS
- Food Safe Level I
- Kitchen operations
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Health and safety
- Food presentation
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Communication