Lead Cook - Vancouver, Canada - Rocky Mountaineer

Rocky Mountaineer

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

Purpose
The Lead Cook reports to the Sous Chef. Lead cooks prepare food and assist in managing and developing other culinary team members. The position is accountable for delivering culinary excellence to onboard guests and contributes to the creation of life-changing experiences.

This position classified as Safety Sensitive.

This position requires the incumbent to periodically access an active railway area where impaired performance could result in a significant incident affecting the health and safety of team members, guests, team members, the public, property, or the environment.

Key Areas of Accountability

Leading the Kitchen to ensure a collaborative team environment

Able to lead a 3person team with mínimal supervision
Focused on teamwork to maintain efficient operational flow and high morale
Responsible for the time management of services and ensuring all team members are prepared and well organized.
Provide support and on the job training for new culinary team members to successfully perform their jobs
Maintain the inventory of food by completing orders and organizing deliveries
Work closely with Onboard Hosts and Leadership to provide seamless services and address any guest issues
Work with the Sous Chef to look for efficiencies in our operations
Lead the composting initiatives in your work area

Food Preparation and daily duties

Able to adapt to a small kitchen galley environment
Knowledgeable about food allergies and dietary requirements
Follow preestablished recipes and menus while completing service in a timely manner
Timely execution of daily and ongoing food preparation
Maintain food safe checklists and daily HACCP logs

Maintaining Health and Safety Standards

Ensure all daily and end of trip cleaning routines are adhered to
Well versed in food safety and proper food handling procedures
Ensure all equipment is thoroughly cleaned and maintained
Report safety issues to your supervisor in a timely manner
Ensure the team is aware of and complying with railway safety standards

Qualifications

Education/Certifications/Knowledge

High school diploma or GED
BC Food Safe certified
Fluency in English language

Experience

Minimum 3 years' experience as a line cook or restaurant cook
Previous Experience in a Supervisory Role
Experience managing inventory and proper product use to eliminate waste and spillage

Skills

Communicate clearly so that others understand expectations
Multitask to perform various cooking and supervisory duties simultaneously
Ability and passion to make delicious and wellpresented food
Ability to work with a diverse group of people

Attributes

Maintains a professional and polished appearance
Energetic, motivated, hardworking, and committed to delivering culinary excellence
Demonstrates a professional, selfmotivated, and accountable work ethic
Comfortable engaging and interacting with guests
Ability to work extended hours while travelling
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Able to travel away from home base for 4 to 6 days at a time
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada through the end of October
Must be 18 years of age or older to apply