Harbour House Hotel Looking for BOH Team Member at Salt Spring Island, BC Full Time

Harbour House Hotel & Woodley’s Kitchen is seeking highly motivated individuals with expertise in effective and efficient restaurant back of house. Our ideal candidates should have passion for the hospitality industry, ability to maintain and cultivate a positive work culture and provide an exceptional guest experience. If you are looking for an exciting career with unlimited opportunities to thrive, we have an immediate opening for you to join our team as a Line Cook.

The line cook will ensure high levels of food quality, presentation and cost control according to recipe cards

• Food preparation will include operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure, and mix ingredients, wash peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry and fish for use.
• Control food waste, loss and usage per Guidelines for Operations. Assisting in setting plans and actions to correct any food cost problems.
• Check pars for shift use; determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out of stock items or possible shortages.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time taking into consideration meeting rooms, hospitality or employee events. Whenever possible, avoid over preparation.
• Assist in preparation, production, and service of special functions.
• Filter oil in deep fat fryer daily.
• Properly store food when any deliveries arrive. Date and rotate all food containers as required.
• Work with FOH to keep entire area clean, close and lock storage cabinets.
• Be able to set up, operate, clean, and sanitize all equipment in a safe manner.
• Check condition of area and equipment, notifying your manager of areas needing attention.
• Follow sanitation standards at all times making sure to follow proper hand washing techniques as frequently as possible.
• Be extremely aware of cross contamination and how to avoid it.
• Practice safety standards at all times.
• Other duties as assigned
• Full knowledge of food and beverage principles

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and or ability required.

• 1-3+ years culinary experience (If you have potential and less experience, we still want to meet you).
• A passion for culinary and creating world-class experiences
• A desire to learn and grow through personal and career development
• An entrepreneurial mindset. You see things from a new perspective
• Completion of or interest in attaining a certification in culinary arts
• Have thorough knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work under a high-pressure environment
• Knowledge of food and beverage products
• At least one year of experience as a cook
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, and reach upward
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Occupational First Aid Level I, Food Safe Level I (or an equivalent to all)

Salary: From $18.00+ per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate your personal and family needs
• Competitive compensation opportunity
• Ongoing mentorship to support personal and professional goals
• Fun, Team-driven and inclusive community
• Dynamic, fast-paced, and agile work environment
• Meal discounts
• Fitness membership discounts
• Recruiting & Referral bonus program incentives
• Health Benefits

The greatest key to our success is our people. Our diverse team of associates is responsible for creating a unique island experience that keeps our customers coming back. We recognize that our people are our most asset and are committed to investing in them. We provide comprehensive training, as well as career advancement opportunities for all our associates. We also offer competitive benefits. Staff quarters available.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Housing allowance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay
• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Salt Spring Island, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: One location