Do 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 Description
Why work for Fairmont Pacific Rim?
Wonderful company culture - our colleagues are at the heart of all we do
Excellent training with the opportunity to build a successful career
A competitive salary, starting from $72,000 per annum
Extensive benefits package including health, paramedical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for those meeting eligibility requirements
Company-matched pension plan and ability to enroll in the Group
Complimentary hotel stay for newly hired employees with breakfast for two through BE OUR GUEST program
Complimentary meals through our Colleague Dining Program
Travel reimbursement program for a Translink Monthly pass
Annual $250 Lifestyle Credit program for managers
Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
Learning programs & educational assistance through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities
What 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 manner
Conduct daily shift briefings with pastry team members
Effectively manage food costs and production control to reduce wastage
Supervise, provide guidance and training to pastry team in all food preparation and execution of the events
Assist with creating menus, recipes, pictures and training materials to ensure consistency and efficiency to meet the set standards
Lead the charge on all Fairmont standards, train employees on menus and cooking procedures
Kitchen maintenance and cleaning, following food safety requirements
Maintaining proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize spoilage
Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food
Ensure 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 daily
Food preparation and cooking, plating, presentation
Apply 5 Diamond and 5 Star Service Standards at all times
Qualifications
Your experience and skills include:
Previous experience in both luxury hotel and restaurant environment is an asset
Strong knowledge of Chocolate work and design
Strong knowledge of restaurant dessert design
Creative and passionate about food and customer service
Is a self-starter and displays initiative and curiosity for all food related items
Able to give clear direction, set expectations and provide training to team members
Able to work without supervision and display sound decision-making skills
Ability to read, understand and follow recipes within the guidelines
Ability to read a prep list and determine the sequence of order for job completion
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time efficiently to ensure job completion
Ability to listen and follow directions precisely to achieve the end result
Stays current & knowledgeable of both local and global cuisine trends, applying those into our offerings
Able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a team player
Completion of a recognized culinary program
Must be Food Safe Certified
A neat, well-groomed appearance as per hotel standards
Must be available to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
Career-minded with strong personal initiative and a desire to achieve the department's vision and goal
Physically fit to stand for long periods of time and lift 20kg regularly throughout a shift
Your 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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