1st Cook - Urgent Role

We are looking for a hardworking 1st Cook to join our dynamic team at Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre in Sun Peaks, BC.
Growing your career as a Full Time 1st Cook is an incredible opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in people management, decision-making and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of 1st Cook at Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre today!

Role Proposition:

Do you love food and everything about it? We are looking to recruit 1st Cooks for the upcoming summer season. While working alongside a friendly and knowledgeable team, you can take the time to enjoy a ride in our bike parks or take in a round of golf or grab a lake day right at your fingertips. . The 1st Cook is an ambassador within the kitchen operations relating to food production, health and safety, sanitation, and food handling. The environment is bustling with in our three (3) unique kitchens within the property provide complete food and beverage services to all Guests of the Hotel. This role provides the opportunity to continue developing your career in the culinary industry, opening opportunities for advancement internally and externally throughout the Sun Peaks Grand and Sun Peaks Resort. If this sounds like the ideal work environment, fill out an application to work, live and play where you belong.

 

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for operating a designated station with in the kitchen
• Responsible for all aspects of safe food handling, food preparation, quality and quantity control measures, and consistent execution of dishes.  
• Ensures assigned food station is up to department standards and equipment meets health and safety standards 
• Ensures opening and closing procedures are followed for assigned kitchen operation
• Adheres to the cleaning schedule and the equipment cleaning details 
• Oversees the correct preparation of all special dietary requests as per established guidelines
• Demonstrates dedication to a creative and positive work environment, fostering a collaborative approach with all F&B team members
• Communicates clearly
  

Ideal Candidate:

• 1 year of culinary experience, preferably within a Hotel / Resort environment
• Production and Banquet experience is preferred
• Working towards a career in culinary or a Red Seal Certification
• Holds a current Food Safe Level 1 Certification
• Thorough understanding of kitchen operations
• Self-disciplined with a sincere desire to provide an elevated guest experience
• Self-starts on tasks and can respond to varying business volumes as they relate to impacts on the kitchen
• Is physically capable of working in a fast-paced environment and safely lifting heavy loads of around 22.7kg

What you can expect from us:

The Sun Peaks Grand culture encourages individual initiative and a collaborative approach to delivering our guests' finest mountain resort experience. We value innovation and development that contribute to business success and personal growth. We also know you have a life outside of work and encourage work-life balance, including reaping the benefits of living in a resort and the mountain’s summer and winter activities.

A sneak peek into some of the perks and benefits our Full-Time employees enjoy:

•     Full access Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes

•     Dining discounts within our hotel & resort outlets

•     Retail discounts in Resort owned outlets

•     Reciprocal programs with partnering hotels

•     Friends and family hotel rates

•     Continued professional growth and development opportunities

Every year we welcome guests and employees to our resort from a wide variety of backgrounds, and we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce at The Sun Peaks Grand. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Benefits of working as a 1st Cook in Sun Peaks, BC:

● Company offers great benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Advantageous package