About the Role
As a Chef de Partie at Tyax Lodge & Heliskiing you will work under the direction of the Head and Sous Chef. You are professionally committed to excellence in food execution and preparation and work as part of our culinary team contributing to a positive work environment and to outstanding dining experiences for our international guests. This position has a wide scope of culinary duties throughout its working day and offers a diverse experience.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
Works under the direction of the Culinary Leadership to create high quality food items.
Ensures that food quality, presentation and consistency is maintained at all times.
Ensures adherence to all culinary standards set out by Tyax Lodge & Heliskiing leadership.
Responsible for cooking and for the presentation of food items:
Winter: set rotational 3-course dinners, apres hour canape style and plated or packed lunches.
Summer: produce a la carte menu items and on occasion family style and buffet service for special events.
Prepares dishes for our guests with food allergies or intolerances and handle guest allergy concerns with appropriate care and importance.
Maintains full knowledge of all menu items and recipes.
Ensures proper labeling, dating and storage of all items in the kitchen.
Stocks and organizes work areas, fridges, freezers and storeroom
Maintain a high level of attention to detail with regards to food production and presentation.
Ensures adherence to all culinary standards set out by Tyax Lodge & Heliskiing.
Ensures proper handling of all food products, including reducing waste.
Ensures a great guest experience is created by their work within the culinary team.
Maintains set standards around Health & Safety.
Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
Requirements
Completion of a designated culinary school.
2 – 4 years experience in the culinary field and in a high quality well rounded kitchen environment.
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
Ability to work cohesively as part of a focused and positive team.
Must possess strong verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills and be a team player.
Responsible, dependable and available to work all shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends.
Must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, have good time management skills and excellent attention to detail.
Must be self-disciplined with a sincere desire to provide outstanding dining experiences.
A strong willingness to learn and develop one’s skills.
Able to work any/all stations and understand the use of all pieces of equipment in the kitchen.
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate, Safe Food Handling certificate.
Salary/Wage
$23 per hour plus gratuities
Other Perks/Benefits
Deeply subsidised, modern shared townhouse-style accommodation. Don’t pay a premium for your cost of living. Three complimentary meals per day. End-of-season bonus. Complementary staff transfers at the start and end of season. Employee use of spa facilities, full gym and yoga studio. Free use of sports equipment: skates, x-country skis, snowshoes, and watercrafts during summer. Discounts in our dining room, on branded outdoor clothing and other gift shop items. Opportunities to go heliskiing, helicopter sightseeing, staff events. Be part of a fun and welcoming diverse team from all over the world. Put money aside for your travel plans and at the same time experience the amazing Canadian wilderness.
Recommended Training
FOODSAFE Level 1 by Distance Education
Terms:
Applicants in Canada
With valid Work Permit or international students in a co-op program
Open to International applicants with valid Canadian Work permits
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