Cook 1 / Line Cook - Breakfast/Lunch

JOB SUMMARY:
Cocotte Bistro is seeking an experienced breakfast/brunch and lunch line cook in a bustling, new kitchen. Anchoring the boutique hotel’s food and beverage department is a new, three-meal French Bistro. Creating authentic and memorable meal experiences as a destination dining venue will be a pillar of the operation. The Metcalfe Hotel has 108 rooms and multiple meeting and event spaces which will be incorporated into a dynamic food and beverage operation anchored by Executive Chef Stephen La Salle’s foray into contemporary French bistro cuisine. The Cook 1 role reflects the passion and ambition for great authentic food in both restaurant and banqueting settings in a dynamic team environment.
YOUR ROLE:
- Responsible for executing a la minute cooking techniques in a plated restaurant environment, able to execute “on the line” cooking as part of a brigade
- Prepping, preparing and executing food services in a banquet or event operation
- Final assembly of dishes including the cooking, seasoning, and plating of ingredients
- Ensuring stations are stocked, prepped and properly set up for service periods
- Ensure food production is of high quality and accurately timed in an a la carte restaurant environment
- Responsible for the preparation of ingredients, recipes, and designated preparations according to kitchen guidelines and standards
- Ensuring proper storage of food, equipment, and supplies, from their arrival into the kitchen until their intended use
- Aiding chefs and culinary colleagues in production of food items
- Follow and practice proper food handling procedures while maintaining cleanliness of work stations and the kitchen areas
- Perform other kitchen duties as assigned
- Aid in coordination of prep work across different service and kitchen output
- Using kitchen tools and equipment, safely and properly
- Coordinate with front of house colleagues for seamless guest experience
YOUR PROFILE:
- Must be available to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.
- Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Able to stand or walk for extended periods of time (8 hours) and lift at least 50 lbs.
- Understanding of kitchen operations, health and safety rules, food safety, knife skills and a passion for food service and hospitality
- Ability to work in a team environment and to work independently
- Ability to work under pressure and possess strong time management skills
- Formal culinary training (1- or 2-year college or culinary school program, work skills program) OR on the job experience at hotels or restaurants with comparable culinary operations
- Food Handler’s Certificate
**Job Types**:
Full-time, Part-time
**Benefits**:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
- Tips
Work Location:
One location
Expected start date:
2023-02-13