Cook 1 / Line Cook - Breakfast/Lunch - Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:Cocotte Bistro is seeking an experienced breakfast/brunch and lunch line cook in a bustling, new kitchen. Anchoring the boutique hotel’s food and beverage department is a new, three-meal French Bistro. Creating authentic and memorable meal experiences as a destination dining venue will be a pillar of the operation. The Metcalfe Hotel has 108 rooms and multiple meeting and event spaces which will be incorporated into a dynamic food and beverage operation anchored by Executive Chef Stephen La Salle’s foray into contemporary French bistro cuisine. The Cook 1 role reflects the passion and ambition for great authentic food in both restaurant and banqueting settings in a dynamic team environment.YOUR ROLE:

• Responsible for executing a la minute cooking techniques in a plated restaurant environment, able to execute “on the line” cooking as part of a brigade
• Prepping, preparing and executing food services in a banquet or event operation
• Final assembly of dishes including the cooking, seasoning, and plating of ingredients
• Ensuring stations are stocked, prepped and properly set up for service periods
• Ensure food production is of high quality and accurately timed in an a la carte restaurant environment
• Responsible for the preparation of ingredients, recipes, and designated preparations according to kitchen guidelines and standards
• Ensuring proper storage of food, equipment, and supplies, from their arrival into the kitchen until their intended use
• Aiding chefs and culinary colleagues in production of food items
• Follow and practice proper food handling procedures while maintaining cleanliness of work stations and the kitchen areas
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned
• Aid in coordination of prep work across different service and kitchen output
• Using kitchen tools and equipment, safely and properly
• Coordinate with front of house colleagues for seamless guest experience

YOUR PROFILE:

• Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.
• Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Able to stand or walk for extended periods of time (8 hours) and lift at least 50 lbs.
• Understanding of kitchen operations, health and safety rules, food safety, knife skills and a passion for food service and hospitality
• Ability to work in a team environment and to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure and possess strong time management skills
• Formal culinary training (1- or 2-year college or culinary school program, work skills program) OR on the job experience at hotels or restaurants with comparable culinary operations
• Food Handler’s Certificate

Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay
• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ottawa, ON: 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: One locationExpected start date: 2023-01-09Quick Apply

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