Third Cook - Jobs in Calgary, AB

Job Description

Our philosophy is “to be great you need to have great people”.Accordingly, we are always searching for “great people”. If you thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial workplace we would be very interested in hearing from you.A Day in YOUR Life as a Third CookEvery person that enters our establishment should be greeted and feel like a guest! This is YOU on your first day of work and every work day after that. You walk in with a smile, say hello to passing guests and acknowledge your colleagues, perhaps with a smile, nod or salutation. You already have a feel for how your day is going to unfold based on the flow and noise level in the dining area and you aren’t even in uniform yet! You make your way to the employee change room and transform into your sharp, sophisticated look with your professional uniform, punch in at the time clock and energetically join your teammates in the kitchen.You may be preparing to join a shift or open the kitchen, either way preparing great dishes and assisting your teammates is paramount. Regardless of the time of day or length of shift, you are ready to meet every guest with exceptional service and care!As the day begins, you check in with your supervisor to prioritize your duties for the day. As the third cook you check in with your cook 1 & 2 colleagues to see how you will best be able to support them throughout your shift. You review with them the reservation sheet for lunch and dinner which allows you and the team to prepare for peak busy periods. Do we have a special course arranged for today A group of 50 will be coming in for lunch! You efficiently plan the day with the team and prep all ingredients for reservations and a la carte service. You organize the workstation first and this saves you from disarray…a prepped kitchen is an efficient one! Follow the prep list and tick it off as you complete each item. You will be constantly on the move for peeling, chopping, mixing, sautéing, and preparing sauces. Time is so crucial to every aspect of your work. Also, you must maintain cleanliness and handle food properly according to food sanitation regulations. You know where all items are stored and check each item to ensure it is stored on the correct shelves and dated clearly for the storage logs. Once we open, orders keep pouring in. You focus on your orders and keep your workstation organized as this minimizes chances of miscommunication. You need to stay focused and energized throughout the day. Even though you clean the station as you go, it gets messy when things get busy; so, you tidy up the station, counter, and storage area at every opportunity. Your shift in the kitchen goes by in a flash. Your standards are high, and you take pride in your job in the kitchen. You are a team player and always look for opportunities to assist your teammates.By the time you leave, you are more than satisfied that your guests are all taken care of and having a great time in our establishment.Who you are and why is this important…

• Enthusiastic, Attentive and Approachable

o. Ensuring our guests and team mates feel comfortable.

• Organized & Communicative

p. Clear, concise communication between team members and guests alike creates a smooth operation.

• Effective Multi-Tasker

q. Personal interactions, verbal communications and on-going projects are always in play.What happens behind the scenes of all those interactions…

• You follow company policies such as cooking food to Chef’s standards, operating equipment properly and any other requirements for the processes as outlined by your department leaders;
• Conduct frequent inspections of all food storage areas in order to prevent food spoilage and maximize the food cost expenditures;
• Possess thorough knowledge of Sanitation and Food Safe procedures as established by the Health Board and hotel policies and procedures;
• Maintain a calm and welcoming demeanor while multitasking to handle team interactions at the same time as your daily tasks;
• Follow all company and brand standards;

What are we looking for…

• Minimum one year of culinary experience working in a high volume kitchen.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
• Ability to remain standing for the duration of an 8 hour shift.
• The understanding that SERVICE is the key to any successful business.
• Serving it Right (BC) or ProServe (AB) certification.

Thank you for your interest in our company, we hope you apply today!Quick Apply

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