RECENT OR POTENTIAL GRADS: Line Cook

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort – Line Cook

Position Summary – A Line Cook produces and prepares menu items for any of our restaurants, maximizing efficiency and service, while ensuring that quality, quantity, and presentation of prepared food is completed in accordance with the facilities high standards.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:
• Prepare all menu items on a made-to-order basis
• Pre-prep all menu items according to par levels
• Help set up the whole kitchen prior to a restaurant’s opening
• Provide quality control of all food prepared
• Ensure restaurant cooking areas are fully stocked
• Pitches in, along with the rest of the staff, to maintain sanitary conditions and organization in the kitchen
• Minimize wastage
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Maintain a presentable appearance to guests
• Carry out standard closing duties
• Participate in daily cleaning of the kitchen(s)
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:
• 2 years cooking experience in a fast paced kitchen
• Grade 10 math and reading skills
• Ability to communicate and present oneself professionally within and across all levels of
the resort
• Ability to work within strict time deadlines
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual efficiently
• Food Safe Level 1
• Working knowledge of standard cost controls and waste management protocols
• Ability to work hours to accommodate fluctuating business needs which can include late evenings, early mornings, weekends and holidays

Physical requirements:
• Stands on feet for long periods of time while cutting, stirring, grilling, frying and otherwise
preparing food
• Performs heavy lifting up to 50lbs by carrying large sacks of flour, sugar, frozen meats,
vegetables and other ingredients

Wage: $19.30/hr

Housing:

• We have subsidized housing available for our team members. Housing is located within the community of Fairmont Hot Springs, and is a short walk away from the resort. All housing is shared (no single rooms) and comes fully furnished. You have access to free laundry facilities, kitchen(s), and public spaces. More information, including pictures and how to apply would be provided through the interview/hiring process.

Travel:

• If driving, we are located in the Columbia Valley approximately 1 hour North of Cranbrook, BC on highway 93/95. This link takes you to our “About Us” page on the website, which includes directions for getting here: https://www.fairmonthotsprings.com/about-us/
• If flying, we recommend you fly into the Cranbrook Airport. We will arrange a shuttle to pick you up from there and bring you to the resort.

To apply please send resume and cover letter to jwoodard@fairmonthotsprings.com