Seasonal Second Cook

Our spectacular Eldorado Resort is situated right on the shores of Okanagan Lake, a few kilometers south of the William R. Bennett bridge. Eldorado Resort consists of Hotel Eldorado, Manteo Resort, and Eldorado Marina, with world-class amenities including multiple dining outlets, fitness centres, indoor and outdoor pools, boardwalk, tennis courts, and a private beach.

If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to showcase your talent and join a team that brings out the best in each other, then we want to hear from you! Our beautiful lakeside property offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities. We offer competitive earning potential, employee discounts on water sport rentals, discounted food & beverage at all our Argus Properties Ltd. owned restaurants and hotels, fun social events, and great colleagues!

Position Summary:
The Second Cook assists with various areas of line preparation including scratch cooking, finishing, plating, and garnishing. They are responsible for maintaining an updated mis-en-place list, meeting quality standards, and ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen.

What will you be doing?
You will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standard:

• Work effectively as part of the team to produce high-quality food
• Ensure that workstation opening and closing procedures are completed to standard
• Complete daily station checklists to ensure everything is prepared for service
• Prepare necessary food items as directed by the Chef de Partie / Sous Chef in accordance with standards in a timely and efficient manner to ensure there is no interruption to guest service
• Properly and safely operate kitchen equipment, report any required maintenance or repairs to the Executive Chef / Chef de Cuisine immediately
• Keep overproduction and food waste to a minimum to reduce food cost expenses
• Adhere to recipes and menu specifications to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met
• Fill in the daily production board and daily ordering requirements as needed
• Maintain standards by keeping workstations and the kitchen area clean and organized, always adhering to health and safety practices including safe food handling and preparation
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of all food storerooms, including fridges and freezers
• Properly label, store, and rotate food items to prevent excess waste
• Participate in daily stand-ups
• Other duties as assigned

What are we looking for?
To successfully fill this role, you should demonstrate the following:

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in a professional kitchen
• Passion for the culinary arts
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written)
• A positive and respectful attitude
• Quick learner and ability to retain knowledge and skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Valid FOODSAFE Certificate required
• WHMIS certification preferred
• Must be able to stand up to eight hours, and move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance
• Available to work a flexible schedule, a minimum of three days per week (including evenings, weekends, and holidays) based on business volumes and operational demands

Perks

• Employee discounts on accommodations, dining and marina at our sister properties (Hotel Eldorado, Manteo Resort, Eldorado Marina, Hampton Inn & Suites Kelowna Airport, Four Points Kelowna, Home2Suites)
• An excellent work environment, with a focus on staff recognition and teambuilding
• Room for growth and development

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join our Eldorado Resort family!