Job Information
Fairmont Cook 3 in Vancouver, British Columbia
Company Description
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, known as the ‘Castle in the City’, with its chateau-style green-clad copper roof and gargoyles is an architectural landmark in the heart of Downton Vancouver that captures the hearts and imaginations of all who visit. A registered heritage property operating since 1939, the hotel symbolizes grandeur and timeless elegance. In spring 2019, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver completed a $75M, five-year multiphase revitalization project. With its prestigious address on Georgia Street, this castle is surrounded by a diverse arts community of galleries and theatres, a thriving shopping district, exhilarating nightlife and world class cuisine. Join our team and welcome our guests to extraordinary experiences at their home away from home.
Job Description
Cook 3
Do you have an appetite for career progression and ready to take your culinary skills to a world-class platform? Take your career to a whole new level with us and join our kitchen team at the Castle in the City, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver!
What is in it for you:
An inclusive, empowering, and positive workplace, where we place people at the heart of everything we do
The opportunity to have fun at work alongside passionate hospitality professionals who strive to make the world a more welcoming place
The opportunity to live, work and play across the world through our employee travel and internal transfer programs
A competitive rate starting at $23.50 (80% of rate) per hour increasing to $29.37 (100% of rate) after 3 months with a $1.25 midnight shift premium
Complimentary meal through our Colleague Dining Program
Complimentary uniform laundering
Up to $120 per year for safety footwear allowance
Up to $350 per year for tool replacement allowance
Complimentary hotel stay with breakfast for two through our BE OUR GUEST program
Employee benefit card offering discounted room and food & beverage rates at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
The opportunity to work in a luxury hotel environment and a Vancouver heritage building with a historic legacy dating back to 1939
Free learning programs through our Academies and discounted eCornell courses
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
Annual paid vacation, sick leave, up to statutory holidays and birthday leave
A comprehensive benefits package including extended medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
A company-matched pension plan and ability to enroll in the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP)
A monthly travel reimbursement for TransLink monthly passes
What you will be doing:
Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
Assist in the food preparation and cooking, plating, presentation
Kitchen maintenance and cleaning, following food safety requirements
Maintaining and ordering stocks and supplies
Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards
Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
Biometric Data sign-in for Time & Attendance system
Must be available to work mornings, evening and overnight shifts
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Your experience and skills include:
Creative and passionate about food and customer service
Able to work in a high-pressure environment
Excellent interpersonal skills; a team player
Minimum 1 year experience in a banquet or restaurant culinary field required
Diploma/Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
Valid Food Safe certification required
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
Enthusiastic and positive personality with the ability to build trusting relationship with others
Proven organizational skills, work well on own and others. Abe to set and meet deadlines with quality results
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
Highly responsible & reliable
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Ability to work a flexible and rotating schedule (including evenings, weekends, holidays, early mornings, and late nights)
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):
Constant standing and walking throughout shift
Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50lbs
Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
Additional Information
Visa Requirements:
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS