SECOND COOK
What’s in it for you:
Do you exude enthusiasm for hospitality and have a passion for working with a team to deliver world class exceptional customer experiences? If so, explore what we have to offer!
Benefits and Perks:
- Explore Travel Program
- Ongoing Associate Appreciation Events
Responsibilities
- Prepare all aspects of food production for Apron Restaurant and Room Service and Banquets according to hotel standards and sanitation practices.
- Prepare food items using quality, predetermined methods in a timely, consistent manner while minimizing waste.
- Set up and maintain stations for restaurant and banquet service.
- Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and portion control according to the Chef’s expectations.
- Follow all production timelines and communicate any challenges or delays to leadership in a timely manner.
- Practice proper sanitation and safety procedures daily to ensure guest satisfaction and compliance with hotel standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of walk-ins, storage areas, refrigerators, and workstations, including proper stock rotation.
- Monitor station inventory and product levels and communicate ordering needs to leadership.
- Assist with ordering, receiving, and checking deliveries to ensure product quality and accuracy.
- Support both banquet and restaurant operations as required.
- Maintain strong communication and teamwork within the kitchen.
- Demonstrate leadership and professionalism when needed.
- Report any equipment requiring repair to the Manger on Duty
- Perform additional duties as assigned by Chef(s)
Qualifications
- Red Seal Certification is considered an asset.
- Food Safe Certification is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain all applicable provincial and federal licenses, certificates, and permits.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in comparable 4-diamond hotels or restaurants preferred.
- Completion of a recognized culinary program.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English. A second language is considered an asset.
- Must be flexible and available to work AM and PM shifts, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able to work effectively in both banquet and restaurant environments.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency.
- Ability to follow direction and maintain high culinary standards under pressure.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Professional appearance and grooming standards as per Wall Centre & Marriott policies.
To note:
- Complete job description will be presented at the time of job offer
ABOUT US
The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport and Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre provide guests with exceptional quality, service, and value. These guiding principles are evident with every check-in, bed made, or breakfast served. You can see this commitment to quality in the physical properties of the hotels themselves; located in the heart of the city and at Vancouver’s airport, surveying the magnificent natural elements that combine to make Vancouver one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We are proud to be Vancouver built, Vancouver owned, and Vancouver run.
A wall is only as strong as those that build it. Our associates are brought together by the fundamental sense of self-worth they derive from helping others. While each person’s talents are a credit, it is an individual’s commitment to the group effort that creates excellence.
Our foundation is exceptional people, and our passion is supporting them to succeed and exceed. More so than experience or education, it is a unanimous enthusiasm that is most highly valued. For those who work hard and consistently display positive attitude and aptitude, the opportunities for growth are endless.
The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport Hotel has been notified of imposters using the Hotel name in an attempt to elicit personal information from job seekers. Recent attempts involve fake LinkedIn profiles set up to appear that persons affiliated with the Hotel are seeking applicants to fill positions. These imposters may use InMail, Gmail or some other platform to contact people regarding “open positions” and have even requested banking information from candidates.
The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport Hotel does not request SIN number, police background checks or banking information from candidates when you apply. We advise you do not ever provide sensitive personal information such as addresses, birthdates, banking or other account information to an unsolicited contact. We further advise you do not open any attachments on e-mails from someone you do not know.
DIVERSITY
Wall Centre Hotels is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Wall Centre Hotels, through education, review and engagement is achieving a work environment that is fair and just for all associates and where all associates are valued for the diversity they bring to the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, and age.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $27.60-$30.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Language:
Work Location: In person
