Job Information
Crescent Hotels and Resorts Prep Cook (Kitchen Helper) in Rossland, British Columbia
Description
We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our Kitchen Team . We are committed to providing you with:
Highly competitive wages - An hourly wage ranging between $20 to $23 (depending on experience)
An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members (for eligible associates)
RRSP matching program (for eligible associates)
Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
Discounts with Marriott properties for you & your family members.
Here is what you will be doing each day:
As a Prep Cook, you would be responsible for preparation (mise en place), preparing food items, ensuring the quality
preparation of all menu items and proper handling/storage of all food items in accordance with standards, participate in the development of menu items, and maintaining approved food costs.
Who We’re Looking For:
Does this sound like you?
You are excited to take the next step and continue your progression in the field of hospitality. You have a passion for hospitality and excellent service execution and the ability to lead a team to these standards. You a strong knowledge of culinary arts and a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Kitchen, and the restaurant operations.
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Maintain compliance with all departmental/hotel policies and procedures.
Establish the day's priorities and assigned production and preparation tasks to be executed.
Review daily menu specials & banquet event orders.
Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear directions to team members.
Take physical inventory of specified food items for daily inventory as directed.
Ensure all supplies are received, stored, and secured correctly.
Ensure that each kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies and equipment to meet the business demand.
Ensure that items are prepared following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards.
Ensure that quality and details are being maintained.
Assists the Culinary Leadership with preparation/ storage / cleaning / dishwashing duties as directed by the culinary leadership team.
Maintain an on-going training program.
Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines, including the handling of special dietary and allergy requirements as needed.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. Be present during meal periods.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned. Ensure compliance with safe handling of food and have current safe food handling certifications.
Qualifications
Motivations
Preferred
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
Experience
Preferred
- 3-4 years: Minimum 3 -4 years of Cook experience