Journeyperson_Cook

• Company: Empress Hotel Operations Corporation
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Level: Other
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Address: 721 Government Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8W1W5
• Job Status: Contract/Temporary
• Start Date: March 16th, 2023
• End Date: April 16th, 2023
• Positions Available: 2

Business Operating Name: Fairmont Empress Hotel

Title: Journeyperson_Cook

Positions: 2

Terms of Employment: Temporary, Full-Time (32-40 hr/week)

Work Duration: 7 months (April-October)

Wage:  $29.73 Hourly       

Relocation: transportation costs covered by the employer

Language of work: English

Work Location: Victoria, BC

This is a unionized position with access to union pay and benefits

Company Profile:

Regarded as a Condé Nast Readers’ Choice and Gold List hotel, and honoured with the Travel + Leisure distinction as a top Canadian hotel, the Fairmont Empress graces Victoria’s sparkling Inner Harbour with an iconic presence. This luxury hotel in Victoria, British Columbia, offers 464 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, and expansive meeting and wedding space adjacent to the Victoria Conference Centre. Located on the picturesque West Coast of Canada, this is the ideal location to explore all the natural beauty of Vancouver Island.

With the most competitive wages, benefits, and incredible perks, Fairmont Empress is the premier destination in Victoria for many employees and guests. If you have strong culinary skills, we are looking for Journeyperson to join our team and undertake the responsibilities described below.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook complete meals/individual dishes
• Ensure all food is prepared according to the recipes and standards specified by the Chef and Chef de Parties 
• Possess a complete understanding of the menus and syllabus
• Contribute ideas to Seasonal menu development
• Assist in planning menu, the creation of Fresh Sheet items, and tasting menu items etc.
• Monitor and order supplies
• Estimate the importance of food, labour cost, food requirements and costs
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Oversee kitchen operations and delegate and assign duties to Cook Assistants
• Ensure a consistently high level of productivity
• Ensure all food is properly stored, labeled and rotated based on Food Safe Standards
• Ensure kitchen staff follow proper food safety sanitation requirements to maintain a clean work area
• Promote professional work habits and contribute to maintaining a safe and positive environment
• Effectively train and develop kitchen staff

* All duties will be performed in accordance with the Fairmont Empress’ commitment to luxury service standards

Employment Qualifications and Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school
• 1-2 years cooking experience or completion of college or other program in cooking
• Food Safety Certificate, or willingness to obtain before the employment start date
• Physically capable of: Continuous standing for extended periods of time, frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50lbs, working in hot and cold station environments

Your Skills Include:

• Fluent English language and communication skills
• Strong artistic skills in food presentation
• Be capable of taking direction

• Salary/Wage: $29.73

Contact information/how to apply:

Email resume to:  fairmontjobs22@gmail.com

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals and specifically applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups – including Indigenous persons, vulnerable youth, newcomers, and persons with disabilities – who may contribute to the continued diversification of our organization.

Post Date: March 16, 2023