Cook 1 - Ottawa, Canada - The Metcalfe Hotel

The Metcalfe Hotel

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Cocotte Bistro is seeking an experienced line cook in a bustling, new kitchen. Anchoring the boutique hotel's food and beverage department is a new, three-meal French Bistro. Creating authentic and memorable meal experiences as a destination dining venue will be a pillar of the operation.

The Metcalfe Hotel has 108 rooms and multiple meeting and event spaces which will be incorporated into a dynamic food and beverage operation anchored by Executive Chef Stephen La Salle's foray into contemporary French bistro cuisine.

The Cook 1 role reflects the passion and ambition for great authentic food in both restaurant and banqueting settings in a dynamic team environment.

YOUR ROLE:

Responsible for executing a la minute cooking techniques in a plated restaurant environment, able to execute "on the line" cooking as part of a brigade
Prepping, preparing and executing food services in a banquet or event operation
Final assembly of dishes including the cooking, seasoning, and plating of ingredients
Ensuring stations are stocked, prepped and properly set up for service periods
Ensure food production is of high quality and accurately timed in an a la carte restaurant environment
Responsible for the preparation of ingredients, recipes, and designated preparations according to kitchen guidelines and standards
Ensuring proper storage of food, equipment, and supplies, from their arrival into the kitchen until their intended use
Aiding chefs and culinary colleagues in production of food items
Follow and practice proper food handling procedures while maintaining cleanliness of work stations and the kitchen areas
Perform other kitchen duties as assigned
Aid in coordination of prep work across different service and kitchen output
Using kitchen tools and equipment, safely and properly
Coordinate with front of house colleagues for seamless guest experience

YOUR PROFILE:

Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.
Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Able to stand or walk for extended periods of time (8 hours) and lift at least 50 lbs.
Understanding of kitchen operations, health and safety rules, food safety, knife skills and a passion for food service and hospitality
Ability to work in a team environment and to work independently
Ability to work under pressure and possess strong time management skills
Formal culinary training (1 or 2year college or culinary school program, work skills program) OR on the job experience at hotels or restaurants with comparable culinary operations
Food Handler's Certificate

Salary:
From $22.00 per hour

Benefits: