Cook / Kitchen Hand – Bistro Stéphane & Tom's Place at Best Western
Career Growth Opportunity:
This role offers an excellent opportunity for advancement. Candidates who demonstrate strong culinary skills, leadership potential, and a commitment to excellence will be considered for promotion to a Sous Chef position as opportunities become available. Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen is required for this role.
Overview
Join the culinary team at Bistro Stéphane and Tom's Place at Best Western and bring your passion for food and hospitality to life. This fast-paced and rewarding role is ideal for individuals with previous kitchen experience who are looking to further develop their skills in a professional hospitality environment.
As a Cook/Kitchen Hand, you will play a key role in preparing high-quality meals, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of both venues. You'll work alongside an experienced team dedicated to delivering exceptional food and service to hotel guests, local diners, and event patrons.
Responsibilities
- Prepare ingredients by chopping, portioning, assembling, and plating dishes to meet Bistro Stéphane's quality and presentation standards.
- Assist with cooking and food preparation during breakfast, lunch, dinner, and event service under the direction of senior kitchen staff.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen by washing utensils, cleaning equipment, and keeping workstations sanitary.
- Follow all food safety, food handling, and hygiene procedures to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Support the kitchen team during busy service periods to ensure meals are prepared and delivered on time.
- Assist with basic front-of-house duties when required, including operating POS systems such as Micros POS, processing payments, and providing excellent customer service.
- Help maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas to create a safe and welcoming environment.
- Work collaboratively with chefs and front-of-house staff to provide an outstanding dining experience for every guest.
Experience & Qualifications
- Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen is required.
- Experience in a restaurant, hotel, or hospitality environment is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and safe food handling practices.
- Understanding of food safety regulations and kitchen hygiene standards.
- Experience using POS systems such as Micros POS or similar platforms is an asset.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
- A positive attitude, reliability, and a genuine passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Experience in hotel operations, catering, or barista service is considered an asset but is not essential.
Join our team and build your culinary career in a supportive environment that values teamwork, professionalism, and growth. If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and potentially advance into a Sous Chef role, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
