Company Description

Take part in the sustainable travel revolution at our harbor-front, eco-conscious hotel, which is home to Vancouver's first green roof and honey bee apiary. You'll be involved in building Fairmont Waterfront's ongoing reputation of excellence, which has recently seen us recognized as the 2nd Best Hotel in Canada by the readers of Conde Nast; Fairmont Waterfront offers relaxed luxury, incredible water views and is just steps away from Vancouver's seawall, Gastown and Canada Place. About us:

Why work at Fairmont Waterfront?

• Deeply committed to sustainability and community
• More than 50% of leadership team including c-suite, are women
• Firm believers in diversity - we have colleagues from 60 countries
• Passionate advocates for the LGBTQSIA + community - 365 days of the year, gender inclusive change rooms, only hotel brand to participate in Vancouver Pride Parade, on-going diversity training for all colleagues, hotel level committee and representation
• Industry leading Leadership program and learning program through our Academies
• Great perks - Colleague Travel Discount Program* that provides discounted rates for travel to over 5300 Accor hotels Worldwide, food & beverage discounts, transit reimbursement program for Trans Link monthly passes, subsidized meal during your shift through our colleague dining program, Benefit Plan* including medical, dental and vision coverage, Pension Plan, and more!
• One free stay through our Be Our Guest Program
• Full rate of pay of $32.39/hour following 90 days of service

*full-time and part-time status colleagues

Job Description

Cook 1 - Full Time

Are you passionate about culinary excellence and eager to elevate your career to new heights? Join the Fairmont Waterfront's kitchen team and showcase your skills on a world-class stage. Be part of a team where your talent is nurtured, and your career is set for success.

What you will be doing:

• Review daily events and reservations with the Culinary Leadership to ensure timely preparation of food items in line with Fairmont's high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Execute food preparation, cooking, plating, and presentation with precision, meeting the expectations of a world-class culinary experience.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to all food safety and sanitation protocols.
• Ensure proper rotation and storage of products in all chillers to minimize waste and spoilage.
• Handle, store, prepare, and serve all food products safely, strictly following Fairmont Waterfront's guidelines and Food Safety standards.
• Complete all EHC (Environmental Health Consultancy) standards daily, including filling out temperature logs, labelling and dating items, and maintaining cleanliness in food storage areas.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous 2 years' experience in a high-end kitchen required
• High level of knife skills
• Journeyperson's papers or international equivalent preferred
• Diploma/Certification in a Culinary discipline preferred
• BC Food Safe Certification required
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Additional Information

Canadian work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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