Third Cook

Fairmont Empress Hotel – Third Cook

Business Name : Fairmont Empress Hotel

Title : Third Cook

Number of Available Positions : 5

Terms of Employment : Seasonal, Full‑Time (30‑40 h / w)

Wage : $25.82

Benefits : One meal per working day in the staff cafeteria, dry cleaning for your uniform (some exceptions apply) and 50% discount in our food & beverage outlets (exceptions may apply), and accommodation based on double occupancy during your contract period. You will be responsible for paying any personal income tax arising from these benefits.

Relocation : Transportation costs covered by the employer

Language of Work : English

Work Location : Victoria, BC

This is a unionized position with access to union pay and benefits.

Company Profile

Recognized as the #1 Best Canadian Hotel in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards, Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, BC, overlooking the city’s sparkling Inner Harbour. A Forbes recommended and MICHELIN key hotel that offers 431 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, Fairmont Spa with signature West Coast experiences, and Q at the Empress featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine, an award‑winning wine list, and regionally focused cocktail culture.

We are hiring a passionate and skilled Third cook to join our culinary team at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. You will have a key role as a cook to create and prepare high‑quality meals, contribute to a positive kitchen environment, and support the team in delivering exceptional dining experiences for our guests in a prestigious and historic hotel setting.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes following established recipes and presentation standards.
• In conjunction with the Chef de Partie or Journeyperson; proactively prioritize tasks to ensure a consistently high level of service and quality of food for our guests.
• Assist in the preparation of special meals, including dietary or customized requests, under the direction of senior chefs.
• Set up and maintain buffet stations for events and guest services.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and hygiene procedures at all times.
• Support inventory rotation using FIFO principles to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
• Assist in monitoring inventory levels of food, supplies, and equipment.
• Help replenish stock and communicate shortages to senior kitchen staff.
• Work closely with senior cooks and chefs to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Liaise with other departments such as Banquets, Restaurants and Stewarding to ensure excellent communication in order to achieve smooth operational outcomes.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and contribute to a respectful, team‑oriented culture.
• Participate in ongoing culinary training and mentorship.
• Take initiative to learn new techniques and improve speed, accuracy, and consistency.

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As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals and specifically applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups – including Indigenous persons, vulnerable youth, newcomers, and persons with disabilities – who may contribute to the continued diversification of our organization.

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