Company Description
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.
Job Description
Why work for Fairmont Pacific Rim?
- Wonderful company culture – our colleagues are at the heart of all we do
- Excellent training with the opportunity to build a successful career
- Fun work environment
- A competitive salary, starting from $72,000 per annum
- Extensive benefits package including health, paramedical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for those meeting eligibility requirements
- Company-matched pension plan and ability to enroll in the Group
- Complimentary hotel stay for newly hired employees with breakfast for two through BE OUR GUEST program
- Complimentary meals through our Colleague Dining Program
- Travel reimbursement program for a Translink Monthly pass
- Annual $250 Lifestyle Credit program for managers
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
- Learning programs & educational assistance through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
- Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities
What you will be doing :
Review the daily operations with the pastry team, prepare the necessary food items in accordance with Fairmont standards in a timely and efficient mannerConduct daily shift briefings with pastry team membersEffectively manage food costs and production control to reduce wastageSupervise, provide guidance and training to pastry team in all food preparation and execution of the events.Assist with creating menus, recipes, pictures and training materials to ensure consistency, efficiency to meet the set standards.Lead the charge on all Fairmont standards, train employees on menus and cooking proceduresKitchen maintenance and cleaning. Following food safety requirements.Maintaining proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize spoilageFollow all safety and sanitation policies when handling foodEnsure that all food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely in accordance with hotel and Food Safety guidelines. Ensure that all ECOSURE standards and processes are completed on a daily basis, this includes but isn’t limited to filling out daily temperature logs, labelling and dating of items as well ensuring food storage areas are cleaned daily.Food preparation and cooking, plating, presentationApply 5 Diamond and 5 Star Service Standards at all timesQualifications
Your experience and skills include :
Previous experience in both luxury hotel and restaurant environment is an assetStrong knowledge of Chocolate work and designStrong knowledge of restaurant dessert designCreative and passionate about food and customer serviceIs a self-starter and displays initiative and curiosity for all food related itemsAble to give clear direction, set expectations and provide training to team membersAble to work without supervision and display sound decisions make skillsAbility to read, understand and follow recipes within the guidelinesAbility to read a prep list and determine in what sequence of order job should be completeAbility to multi task, prioritize and manage time efficiently to ensure job completionStrong organization skillsAbility to listen, follow directions precisely to achieve the end resultStays current & knowledgeable of both local and global cuisine trends, applying those into our offeringsAble to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environmentExcellent interpersonal and communication skills; a team player.Completion of a recognized culinary programMust be Food Safe CertifiedA neat, well-groomed appearance as per hotel standardsMust be available to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends and holidaysCareer minded with strong personal initiative and a desire to achieve the department’s vision and goalPhysically fit to stand for long periods of time and lift 20kg regularly throughout a shiftAdditional Information
Your team and working environment :
Work with a diverse and passionate team dedicated to creating lasting impressions on our guests by providing award winning food.
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