Company DescriptionDo you have an appetite for career progression and ready to take your culinary skills to a world-class platform? Take your career to a whole new level with us and join our kitchen team.Job DescriptionWhy work for Fairmont Pacific Rim?Wonderful company culture – our colleagues are at the heart of all we doExcellent training with the opportunity to build a successful careerFun work environmentA competitive salary, starting from $72,000 per annumExtensive benefits package including health, paramedical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for those meeting eligibility requirementsCompany-matched pension plan and ability to enroll in the GroupComplimentary hotel stay for newly hired employees with breakfast for two through BE OUR GUEST programComplimentary meals through our Colleague Dining ProgramTravel reimbursement program for a Translink Monthly passAnnual $250 Lifestyle Credit program for managersEmployee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your familyLearning programs & educational assistance through our Academies designed to sharpen your skillsAbility to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activitiesCareer development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunitiesWhat you will be doing:Review the daily operations with the pastry team, prepare the necessary food items in accordance with Fairmont standards in a timely and efficient mannerConduct daily shift briefings with pastry team membersEffectively manage food costs and production control to reduce wastageSupervise, provide guidance and training to pastry team in all food preparation and execution of the eventsAssist with creating menus, recipes, pictures and training materials to ensure consistency and efficiency to meet the set standardsLead the charge on all Fairmont standards, train employees on menus and cooking proceduresKitchen maintenance and cleaning, following food safety requirementsMaintaining proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize spoilageFollow all safety and sanitation policies when handling foodEnsure that all food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely in accordance with hotel and Food Safety guidelines, including daily temperature logs, labeling and dating of items, and cleaning food storage areas dailyFood preparation and cooking, plating, presentationApply 5 Diamond and 5 Star Service Standards at all timesQualificationsYour experience and skills include:Previous experience in both luxury hotel and restaurant environment is an assetStrong knowledge of Chocolate work and designStrong knowledge of restaurant dessert designCreative and passionate about food and customer serviceIs a self-starter and displays initiative and curiosity for all food related itemsAble to give clear direction, set expectations and provide training to team membersAble to work without supervision and display sound decision-making skillsAbility to read, understand and follow recipes within the guidelinesAbility to read a prep list and determine the sequence of order for job completionAbility to multi-task, prioritize and manage time efficiently to ensure job completionStrong organization skillsAbility to listen and follow directions precisely to achieve the end resultStays current & knowledgeable of both local and global cuisine trends, applying those into our offeringsAble to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentExcellent interpersonal and communication skills; a team playerCompletion of a recognized culinary programMust be Food Safe CertifiedA neat, well-groomed appearance as per hotel standardsMust be available to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends and holidaysCareer-minded with strong personal initiative and a desire to achieve the department's vision and goalPhysically fit to stand for long periods of time and lift 20kg regularly throughout a shiftYour team and working environment:Work with a diverse and passionate team dedicated to creating lasting impressions on our guests by providing award-winning food.Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
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