First Cook - Manteo Resort

Business Operating as : Manteo Resort

Position Title : First Cook

Number of Available Position(s) : 8

Terms of Employment : Full time & Permanent, 32-40hrs / week, 8hrs / day.

Wage : $20.00 Hourly

Benefits :

• Extended Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee discounts on accommodations, dining at our sister properties (Hotel Eldorado, Eldorado Marina, Four Points by Sheraton, Hampton Inn & Suites Kelowna Airport, and Home2Suites by Hilton Fort St John)
• An excellent work environment, with a focus on staff recognition and teambuilding
• Room for growth and development

Language of work : English

Work Location / business address : 3762 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna BC, V1W 3L4

Company Profile :

Our spectacular Manteo Resort is situated right on the shores of Okanagan Lake, a few kilometers south of the William R.

Bennett bridge. The Resort consists of Hotel Eldorado, Manteo, and Eldorado Marina, with world-class amenities including multiple outlets, gyms, indoor and outdoor pools, boardwalk, tennis courts, and a private beach.

When you've enjoyed a delicious meal on our Boardwalk or stayed in one of our rooms, you'll understand what we mean when we say Eldorado Resort is life in a postcard.

If you're looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to showcase your talent and join a team that brings out the best in each other, then keep reading!

Job Description and Responsibilities :

The role of a First Cook is responsible for preparing and plating high-quality dishes during service while following pre-determined recipes, meeting quality standards and ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen.

• Prepare and plate dishes for service, observing the Chef’s receipts and pre-determined portion sizes
• Work as part of the culinary team to produce high quality dishes consistently and quickly
• Support rest of the culinary team to ensure to-quality service
• Assist in food tracking and control as requested by the Chef
• Properly labels, stores, and rotates food items to prevent excess waste
• Work to maintain quality of all food prepared with the Manager on duty
• Maintain Health and Safety to B.C. Health standards by keeping the whole kitchen area clean and organized and always observe health and safety practices
• Maintain a professional kitchen appearance
• Work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Responsible for the food preparation, food service and cleaning procedures for the section assigned to you
• Responsible for all food storerooms including fridges and freezers
• Take part in food storage (quality and quantity controls) when required
• Maintain the high standard presentation of food and buffets, together with the Executive Chef and is responsible for planning, directing, controlling, cooking and co-ordination
• Bending, standing, reaching, cutting, lifting, pushing, repetitive physical movements, dexterity, and full range of motion of hands to whisk, scoop, cut, scale, shape and move product as needed
• Exposure to kitchen equipment; large and small ovens, stoves, mixers, fryers, combi ovens, steamers, fridges, and freezers as well sous vide machines

Skills Requirements :

To successfully fill this role, you should demonstrate following :

Minimum of 2 years first cook experience in a fast-paced hotel restaurant

Education Requirements :

• High School diploma
• WHMIS training
• Food Safe Certificate required

Company Address : 3762 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna BC, V1W 3L4

How to Apply : Please go to the link here to apply for this position or send cover letter and resume to