1st Cook – Chef

Job title: 1st Cook – Chef

Job description: As an award-winning business, The Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre is currently seeking a 1st Cook to join our team.

What you can expect from us:

The Sun Peaks Grand culture encourages individual initiative combined with a collaborative approach to deliver the finest mountain resort experience for our guests. We value innovation and development that contributes both to business success and personal growth. We also know you have a life outside of work, and encourage work-life balance, including reaping the benefits of living in resort and the summer and winter activities the mountain has to offer.

With a 17-year-old history, the Sun Peaks Grand is the flagship hotel in Sun Peaks, offering an unparalleled guest experience, enhanced by a significant room renovation in 2018.

A sneak peek into some of the perks and benefits enjoyed by our Full-Time employees.

• Full access Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes
• Dining discounts within our Hotel outlets
• Free access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program provided through Homewood Health
• Reciprocal programs with partnering hotels
• Friends and family hotel rates
• Continued professional growth and development opportunities

ROLE PROPOSITION
The 1st Cook is a lead within the kitchen operations as it relates to food production, health and safety, sanitation and food stock. The environment is bustling as there are three (3) large kitchens within the property that provide full food and beverage services to our local, hotel and business guests. This role provides every opportunity to continue developing a career in the art of culinary, opening up opportunities of advancement internally and externally throughout the Tourism / Hospitality industry.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for operating a designated station in assigned kitchen
• Responsible for all aspects of food preparation, quality and quantity control, and delivery
• Ensures assigned food station is up to department standards, and equipment meets health and safety standards
• Ensures opening and closing procedures are followed for assigned station
• Ensures the culinary team start and end shifts on time
• Adheres to cleaning schedule and daily cleaning details, with responsibility for all health and safety records
• Ensures quality food products are delivered in a timely manner and presented appropriately
• Oversees the correct preparation of all special dietary requests as per established guidelines
• Ensures daily specials are of 4-star quality and unique
• Shows dedication to a creative and positive work environment, fostering a collaborative approach with all F&B team members
• Communicates with all F&B team members, ensuring operational information is passed along to all shift leaders
• Supports the Executive Chefs in event tastings by recording all client comments and taking pictures of the food produced

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

Ideal Candidate

• 2 years of previous culinary experience preferably within a Hotel / Resort environment
• 1 year of production and Banquet experience is preferred
• Working towards a career in culinary or a Red Seal Certification
• Holds a Food Safe Level 1 Certification
• Has thorough understanding of kitchen operations
• Is self-disciplined with a sincere desire to provide an elevated guest experience
• Self-starts on tasks and can respond to varying business volumes as they relate to impacts on the kitchen
• Is physically capable of working in a fast-paced environment and safely lift heavy loads around 35kg

Job Application Process:

Company: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre

Expected salary:

Location: Canada

Job date: Fri, 11 Jun 2021 22:13:27 GMT