Journeyperson/ Red Seal Cook

Job description

  

Journeyperson Cook


As an experienced cook with journeyperson papers or a Red Seal and a passion for sustainable local cuisine, you have what it takes to create culinary masterpieces to delight our guests. As a Journeyperson Cook at the Fairmont Empress, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a large team of experienced culinary professionals crafting delicious and ever changing dishes. If you’re a self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic fast-paced environment, then Fairmont could be the next step in your culinary career.

This position starts May 2020. The pay rate for this position is $27.19 per hour.

 
Why Work at The Fairmont Empress?  

Located on Victoria’s picturesque Inner Harbour, The Fairmont Empress is a National Historic Site and one of National Geographic’s “Most Iconic Hotels in the World”. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is known for its extraordinary reputation, culture and employee satisfaction. Named Indeed’s Top Employer and one of 2019’s Best Places to Work in Canada by Glassdoor, Fairmont offers industry leading pay rates, free meals at work, incredible food, beverage and hotel discounts, recognition and reward programs, comprehensive benefits and retirement savings plans. With employer provided training, education and mentoring, a job with Fairmont could you be your launching pad to advance your career in hospitality. Join our team of passionate hospitality professionals and experience for yourself what it’s like to work in Canada’s Castle on the Coast.

Responsibilities:
·  Possess a complete understanding of the menus and syllabus
·  Ensure all food is prepared according to the recipes and standards specified by the Chef and Chef de Parties
·  Delegate and assign duties to Cooks Assistants to ensure a consistently high level of productivity
·  Contribute ideas to Seasonal menu development and assist in the creation of Fresh Sheet items, Tasting Menu items etc
·  Demonstrate the importance of food and labour cost
·  Monitor and communicate Food Safe Standards to ensure all food is properly stored, labeled and rotated
·  Promote professional work habits and contribute to a maintaining a safe and positive environment
Qualifications:
·  Journeyperson’s papers, Red Seal or equivalents
·  A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a hotel or kitchen of comparable size
·  Completely fluent English language and communication skills, both written and verbal
·  Successful completion of practical cooking test
·  Food safe certificate
·  Excellent organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
·  Strong artistic skills in food presentation
·     High level of responsibility and commitment
·     Team player with proven success in relationship building
·  Strong leadership and motivational skills and ability to effectively train and develop co-workers
·  Commitment to providing excellent service and exceeding guests' expectations
·     Available to work flexible shifts
·     Physically capable of:
·  Continuous standing for extended periods of time
·  Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50lbs
·  Working in hot and cold environments
·  Occasional ascending and descending of ladders, stairs and ramps

Note: The position of Journeyperson is physically demanding.  The successful applicant must be physically capable of performing repetitive work, as well as lifting and carrying heavy loads up to 50 pounds. Must be able to stand for long periods of time (for up to 8 hours). Must be able to work in both hot (behind the line) and cold station (fridge/freezer) environments.

Visa Requirements: Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

 

APPLY TODAY: Whether you're launching your career or seeking meaningful employment, we invite you to visit www.fairmontcareers.com  to learn more about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and the extraordinary opportunities that exist!

 

ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS

At Fairmont Hotels & Resort we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That's why you'll find exceptional work opportunities - throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific - as well as industry - leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London's The Savoy, New York's The Plaza, and Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability and Excellence; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award - winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits!