First Cook - Whistler, Canada - Fairmont Château Whistler

Fairmont Château Whistler

Verified Company

Whistler, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Description

Your team and working environment:
Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, Fairmont Chateau Whistler resort defines mountain luxury in the heart of Whistler, British Columbia
- host mountain resort of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Located in the spectacular coastal mountain range, Whistler is Canada's premier, year-round outdoor adventure destination
- just two hours north of downtown Vancouver. Offering ski-in, ski-out convenience and an on-site championship golf course, Fairmont Chateau Whistler is Whistler's largest conference resort hotel with 519 guestrooms and suites, exceptional dining in five unique outlets and full resort amenities including a slope-side Health Club. Since opening its doors in 1989, this landmark destination has welcomed guests and colleagues to an unforgettable mountain adventure. Join us and start yours today

Job Description:

First Cook

Every memorable dining experience at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts begins behind the scenes with our Culinary team's commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine.

As a First Cook, the care you devote to preparing each menu item will not go unnoticed by the guests who are fortunate enough to enjoy them

What you will be doing:

Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues
Prepare, cook and service all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus or individual dishes according to hotel recipes and standards
Organize and manage buffets and banquets, manage kitchen operations
Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards and follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
Have full knowledge of all menu's items, daily features and promotions
Monitor present and upcoming business volumes as well as food items and to communicate relevant information to their department in a timely manner
Ensure proper labeling, dating and storage of all items in the kitchen
Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of work areas, utensils, and equipment and Control waste and spoilage
Train and supervise junior staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances and handle guest allergy concerns with appropriate care and importance by reporting to Sous Chef
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Your experience and skills include:

Previous experience, minimum of three years, in the culinary field required
Journeyman's papers or international equivalent an asset
Diploma/Certification in a Culinary discipline required
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
Highly responsible & reliable
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Physicals aspects include but are not limited to:

Constant standing and walking throughout shift
Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50+ lbs
Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
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We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.

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