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Line Cook

Full Time

POSITION TITLE: Line Cook

REPORTS TO: SOUS CHEF/CHEF DE CUISINE

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsible for preparing food for the restaurant and all banquet functions. You must have a high standard of quality control for food preparation and ensure all food sent out is of the highest quality.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Always start shift 10 minutes early to be updated on days work

  • Check with the Chef /Sous Chef on arrival of daily specials offered in the dining room.

  • Verify with the Chef/Sous Chef which duties need to be done in priority

  • Responsible to inform the Chef /Sous Chef of any items not available or questionable

  • Preparing soups short order cooking according to recipes provided

  • Make sure fridges are cleaned and product is properly labeled

  • Responsible for closing kitchen duties (i.e. turning equipment off, properly store product in the refrigerators or freezers, make sure store rooms are locked, etc.

  • Responsible to the cleanliness of kitchen, your station, and the fridges

  • Verify that the plates, bowls, etc. have been placed in warmer and that the warmer is on

  • Communicate any maintenance problems or deficiencies to your supervisor or the Maintenance department

  • Check your schedule before leaving to ensure you know when you’re working

  • Be aware of and adhere to all policies stated in the employee handbook

  • Required to work in a safe manner and abide by the hotel’s health & safety policy

  • Assist in any other areas when called upon

  • Perform all other duties as requested by the Chef/Sous Chef

The above areas of responsibility are not all inclusive and may be amended from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Completion of a two year community college diploma an asset

  • A minimum of 2 years cooking experience, preferably in a fine dining restaurant

  • Exposure in a banquet operation preferred

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills

  • Must posses the ability to communicate effectively within a diverse team environment

  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-cultural environment with co-workers, managers, and guests

  • Able to read, write and speak English fluently

  • Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and special holidays.

  • Ability to cope with pressure

  • Chef qualification papers an asset

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to perform duties while standing and/ or walking for the majority of the shift.

  • Ability to lift weights up to 50 lbs unassisted.

  • Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and lift while performing duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • High levels of stress may be associated during peak periods

  • Must be able to work in hot and cold temperatures

  • Noise level is usually moderate

  • Exposure to extremely hot working surfaces

  • Required to handle knives

  • Care must be taken to avoid slip, falls, burns and cuts


TO APPLY:

Please send your resume to Alison Raposo at araposo@diamondhotels.ca