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Third Cook (Cook Assistant), Full-Time, Seasonal May to October 2026
Third Cook (Cook Assistant), Full-Time, Seasonal May to October 2026Fairmont Hotels & Resorts • Victoria, Capital Regional District, CA
Third Cook (Cook Assistant), Full-Time, Seasonal May to October 2026

Third Cook (Cook Assistant), Full-Time, Seasonal May to October 2026

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts • Victoria, Capital Regional District, CA
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Third Cook (Cook Assistant), Full-Time, Seasonal May to October 2026

Location : Victoria, BC, Canada

Company Description

Fairmont Empress is recognized as the #1 Best Canadian Hotel in Travel + Leisure's 2024 World's Best Awards. Located in Victoria, BC overlooking the Inner Harbour, it offers 431 guest rooms and suites, a Fairmont Spa, the Pacific Northwest cuisine restaurant Q at the Empress, and world‑famous tea served in the Lobby Lounge.

Job Description

What is in it for you :

  • Exclusive Employee and Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont Hotel Empress
  • Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
  • Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
  • Complimentary meal during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program
  • Complimentary uniform laundering
  • Opportunity to develop your talent through coaching and our Leadership Mentoring Programs
  • Hourly rate of $25.82 to $29.51

What You Will Be Doing

  • Prepare and serve all food items for a la carte and / or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
  • Proactively prioritize tasks with the Chef de Partie or Journeyperson to maintain a consistently high level of service and quality
  • Ensure food quality, consistency, and quantity meet established expectations
  • Demonstrate positive behavior and performance consistently
  • Follow all food safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized kitchen
  • Manage food cost by controlling waste through FIFO rotation, proper ordering, storage, and preparation
  • Maintain productivity and labor cost by staying focused on daily tasks
  • Understand the menu, recipes, and presentations; identify potential allergens in each dish
  • Contribute ideas to menu development and assist with recipe creation and documentation
  • Liaise with Banquets, Restaurants, and Stewarding for smooth operational communication
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year recent experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen at a comparable level of luxury service as a prep cook, apprentice, 3rd cook, or similar role
  • Cook’s Training certificate from a high school, college, or university
  • Current Food Safe Level 1 or equivalent recognized food safety certificate
  • Successful demonstration of high technical and artistic culinary skills in a practical cooking test
  • Successful demonstration of high culinary and food safety knowledge in a written test
  • Ability to taste all food products – meats, seafood, produce, dry goods, dairy
  • Fluent English language skills, written and verbal
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively, work within a team, and delegate to others
  • Excellent organizational skills and initiative with ability to work well with little supervision
  • Sound decision‑making skills and ability to prioritize tasks appropriately
  • High level of responsibility and accountability
  • Strong commitment to providing excellent service and exceeding guests’ expectations
  • Flexibility to work varying shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, and early or late start times
  • Additional Information

    Visa Requirements

    Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

    Your Team and Working Environment

    Welcome to Canada’s Castle on the Coast. The Empress Hotel proudly sits at the heart of Victoria’s culture and history. This award‑winning hotel and National Historic Site blends classic and contemporary, vintage and cutting‑edge, and provides a welcoming team of hospitality professionals.

    Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

    We are an inclusive company with a strong ambition to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talent.

    EEO Statement

    Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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