line cook
*Line Cook*
Middle Beach Lodge is looking for a Line Cook to complete our kitchen team. We feature a Dining Room offering set menu dinners Tuesday through Saturday. Dinners are served in 3 courses, appetizer, entrée & sides, dessert, in one seating. We do not feature a la carte options so this position is perfect for someone with banquet cooking experience looking to develop their skills and leadership in the food & beverage sector.
The ideal candidate has previous kitchen experience, is reliable, has a strong attention to detail and is passionate about creating exceptional food! The line cook will work with others in a team, to ensure that our guests enjoy a unique dining experience.
The line cook will report to the Food and Beverage Manager, Lodge Manager and Assistant Manager.
*We are looking for someone to start on OR before October 1st. *
*What We offer:*
- Subsidized on site staff accommodation (10 minute walk to work!)
- Departure Bonus upon successful completion of your contract
- Starting wage of $17.00 per hour, with a raise after successful completion of probationary period
- Pooled gratuities within the F&B team, paid out monthly (averaging an additional $5/hour)
- Monthly staff lunches
- Complimentary yoga classes
- Annual staff parties and camping trips
- Staff softball team (Games throughout the summer season!)
- Employee of the month awards
- Customer service excellence awards
*What You?ll Do:*
- Assist the Head Cook with all cooking, prep, cleaning and subsequent staff direction in the kitchen.
- Memorizing recipes, policies, procedures, and standard portion sizes
- Preparing ingredients and components of each recipe on the dining room?s menu
- Maintaining freshness of product and rotating old product out
- Assist with preparing order lists, completing inventories, verifying and putting away deliveries.
- Ensuring all kitchen storage areas (fridge, freezer, pantry etc.) are kept clean and organized at all times.
- Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe workspace at all times to avoid contamination
- Being aware of and following all kitchen health and safety regulations and guidelines
*About You:*
- Experience working in a kitchen is an asset but not strictly required.
- Food Safety Certification, or ability to receive certification prior to starting
- Customer service orientated and friendly
- Positive ?can-do? attitude, a willingness to learn and ability to take direction under pressure
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.50 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tofino, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person