Line Cook - Quarry Restaurant & Lounge Yellowknife - Jobs in Yellowknife, NT

Job Description

About usNova Hotels is a Canadian, family owned and operated hotel chain and management company based in Western Canada. Nova has 15 full and limited service hotels across Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. Nova Hotels started its’ business in Yellowknife in 2000 and has had over 32 hotels and operate 6 different brands in the last 21 years of business, making us one of the larger independent hotel chains in Western Canada. We have almost 2300 guest rooms and over 100,000 square feet of meeting space. We are also an award-winning hotel chain with awards like Employer of Choice and a few locations are COR certified. Nova Hotels strives to provide you the utmost in comfort and service at a great price. No matter if you are an employee of Nova Hotels or a valued guest, we want you to feel like you are a part of our family.The DestinationThe Northwest Territories is so many things. Its the start of a journey. An attitude. A destination like no other. It is a place from the pages of history. A place that still lives free and wild. Big and big-hearted. Full of adventure and discovery. And more accessible than you think. It is endless waters and unmatched landscapes. The Northwest Territories is the last corner of North America to be tamed – home to the biggest and deepest lakes, the highest waterfalls, the fabled Northwest Passage, the forbidding Barrenlands and so much more. The Northwest Territories is the best place on Earth to witness the cavorting Aurora and the midnight sun. In summer, its downright toasty. In winter, it is a new experience, with sundogs, moonbows, trees frosted in glitter, and roads made out of ice.It is an immense land here for you to explore. It is waiting for you.Nova Perks:In addition to competitive wages we offer:

• Paid airfare to Yellowknife from anywhere in Canada
• Subsidized accommodation
• Meal program
• Staff rates at any of our locations throughout NWT, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
• Friends & Family Rates at any of our locations
• Extended Health Benefits for full time employees
• Employee Discounts at the F&B Outlets

Primary FunctionThe Line Cook is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of hospitality and food safety are demonstrated at all times when creating memorable meals for our guests in both the restaurant, lounge, and in-room dining.Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

• Follows all established and future kitchen Standard Operating Procedures.
• Reviews the daily production sheets with the manage and prepares the necessary food items in accordance with standards in a timely and efficient fashion to ensure that there is no interruption to guest service.
• Adheres to standardized recipes and specifications to maintain consistency.
• Ensures that station opening and closing procedures are completed.
• Keeps overproduction and food waste to a minimum, ensures proper rotation, labeling, and storing of food to reduce food cost expense.
• Ensures that all food products are handled, stored, prepared, and served safely in accordance with hotel and government Food Safety guidelines.
• Reports all deficiencies in kitchen equipment functionality and quality of food products to manager in a timely fashion.
• Observes and practices a high standard of cleanliness and promotes safety within the kitchen.
• Keeps workstation clean and organized; including fridges/freezers, countertops and stove tops. Practices the “clean as you go” philosophy.
• Ensures the quality & quantity of food meets hotel standards.
• Assists with training fellow teammates as required.
• Executes monthly and/or daily specials, working closely with manager to cross utilize product and eliminate waste.
• Researches and has knowledge of new cooking methods and trends.
• Removes all trash, recyclables, and dirty linens
• Reports all concerns related to maintenance, health and safety, security or suspicious circumstances (including smells/sights and sound) immediately to the appropriate leader.
• Adheres to all standards, including hygiene and grooming, health and safety, fire safety.
• Always provides exceptional guest service.
• Ensures customer concerns are addressed in a timely and professional manner.
• Other projects/duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Cooking experience in a high-volume environment is desirable

Core Competencies

• Self-Directed
• Customer Service
• Communications Skills
• Conflict Resolution
• Organization
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Ability to Multi-task

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in CanadaWe thank all applicants for their interest in Nova Hotels, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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