Cook - 1 Month Contract Starting Immediately Until - Toronto, Canada - Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport

Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Looking for experience working in a full service fast paced professional hotel kitchen? Join one of Canada's most successful and multicultural Hospitality companies, that strives to take your talent to the next level.

With 19 hotels owned and managed by Easton's Group of Hotels, and a further 6 in development, your passion, collaboration, and voice will be an excellent addition to our growing Organization.

As a company, we strive to provide exceptional benefits, perks, and growth opportunities to all our employees.

If you have a passion for exceptional service delivery, are results driven and appreciate the recognition, Easton's is your career partner of choice.

The Easton's team believes that excellence is achievable only in an environment that embraces and promotes Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I).

Our company is challenging the way we work, think, and develop an inclusive workplace.

Our commitment to ED&I allows us to achieve our vision and mission and ensure a more equitable future for all.

About the Hotel
Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport is a large 451-room full-service hotel, owned and operated by Easton's Group of Hotels. Close to Pearson Airport, it features a large restaurant and bar with over square feet of banquet space.

This is a full time one-month contract position that starts immediately and scheduled to end May 28, 2023. Shifts will be approximately 8-hours, 5-days per week, and schedule on either day and/or afternoon shifts

JOB OVERVIEW
Prepare meals in accordance with portion and quality standards specified in recipes. Control food for a respective section(s) usage to minimize waste.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare meals for respective section(s) (restaurant, outlets, etc.) and assist in all kitchen activities to ensure that guests receive high quality food items in a timely manner. Coordinate the smooth service in relation to the pass and pickup of food.
Organize the day's prepping for the cooks and restaurants; supervise line setup and prepping.
Advise supervisor of low inventory items or may order necessary food items. Assist in receiving items and taking inventory as needed.
Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and hotel requirements.
Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
Assist in the training of kitchen staff; ensure that all cook's duties have been performed during shift.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Outlets, Maintenance, and Guest Services. May occasionally interact directly with guests.
Ability to perform functions with mínimal supervision
May assist by performing ware washer/dishwasher or other kitchen duties as needed.
Help Cooks I and II as needed
May assist with other duties as assigned
In carrying out your duties you will follow all Company and Brand Standards

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent, plus 2 year of experience in food preparation, or equivalent combination of education and food preparation experience.

Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship and Red Seal Certification. Proof of a valid Food Handlers certification is required. Steel toed non-slip shoes must be worn while on duty at all times.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
Remain stationary for extended periods of time
Standing up and moving about the kitchen
Handling food, objects, products and utensils
Bending, stooping, kneeling

Other:

Communication skills (written and oral) are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff or guests.
Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when keeping track of inventory.
This person utilizes problem solving and reasoning abilities
Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or provincial government agency.
May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays

**Work Area: Main Kitchen, F&B service areas.