Cook

  • The Wickaninnish Inn
  • Professional
    • Full Time | 
    • Permanent
  • 500 Osprey Lane Tofino, Tofino
  • 2 position available
  • Accessible Employer: Yes
  • Open to International applicants with valid Canadian Work permits: Yes
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Posted on October 28, 2024

Job Description

Join our Culinary team as a Cook, where you have the opportunity to learn and grow in a Relais & Chateaux property, also recognized by Forbes, Michelin (Two Keys), AAA 4-Diamond, and T&L’s World’s Best Hotel.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging where every individual is appreciated and valued for who they are. We are passionate about providing a supportive environment for our team, delivering excellence to our guests while achieving the highest sustainability practices, and creating a lasting legacy for our families and communities.

We are proud to offer scratch cooking. We have whole pork, fish and a variety of seafood arrive daily. Our team processes the ingredients into choice cuts utilizing every part. We make 95% of our products in house; our biggest supplier is Mother Nature. If you are a cook who believes in true, clean cuisine then the Wickaninnish Inn is where you want to work.

As a Cook you will:

Be passionate about your craft, love food, love fresh ingredients!
Be detail orientated, you DO sweat the small stuff.
Thrive in a multi-tasking, fast paced working environment.
Have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Have good time management and organizational skills.
Have previous fine dining establishment or similar experience.
Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.
Successfully manage special requests, dietary requirements, menu changes.
Be flexible with last minute requests/changes all while maintaining standards.
Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
Clean kitchen and work areas.

Our ideal candidate will embody the West Coast culture, while still being committed to the art of hospitality and pursuit of excellence. They will have:

Excellent guest service skills and demonstrated enthusiasm and talent for exceeding guest expectations.
Minimum 1-year previous cooking experience in a fine dining establishment or similar.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, are needed.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task in a stressful environment, and creative problem-solving skills are necessary.
A positive and proactive approach and an ability to work independently or as part of a team.

A mutual understanding of your employment duration will be determined during your interview.

Paid overtime. Shared accommodation available for candidates that meet our eligibility criteria.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will embody the West Coast culture, while still being committed to the art of hospitality and pursuit of excellence. They will have:

• Be passionate about their craft, love food, love fresh ingredients!
• Detail orientated, you DO sweat the small stuff
• Must thrive in a multi-tasking, fast paced working environment
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Previous fine dining establishment or similar experience
• A mutual understanding of your employment duration will be determined during your interview

Salary/Wage

20.00

Other Perks/Benefits

Team Member Benefits: https://www.wickinn.com/about-employment/

Job Application Process

In order to apply for this career opportunity, send your resume and cover letter by clicking Apply Now. By submitting an application you are attesting that the information given is accurate and you give consent to The Wickaninnish Inn to verify through means of previous employer contact and collection of information directly or in directly through public social media. As we receive a high volume of e-mails, we are only able to respond directly to you if your Resume and interests align with our currently available positions.

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