Line Cook -Chateau Nova Yellowknife

Chateau Nova Yellowknife is currently recruiting for a dynamic individual to fill the position of Line Cook.

The Line Cook is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of hospitality and food safety are demonstrated at all times when creating memorable meals for our guests in both the restaurant, lounge, and in room dining.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

Follows all established and future kitchen Standard Operating Procedures.
Reviews the daily production sheets with the Kitchen Manager and prepares the necessary food items in accordance with standards in a timely and efficient fashion to ensure that there is no interruption to guest service.
Adheres to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency.
Ensures that station opening and closing procedures are completed.
Keeps overproduction and food waste to a minimum, ensures proper rotation, labelling, and storing of food in order to reduce food cost expense.
Ensures that all food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely in accordance with hotel and government Food Safety guidelines.
Reports any and all deficiencies in kitchen equipment functionality and quality of food products to Executive Chef in a timely fashion.
Observes and practices a high standard of cleanliness and promotes safety within the kitchen.
Keeps work station clean and organized; including fridges/freezers, counter tops and stove tops. Practices the “clean as you go” philosophy.
Ensures the quality quantity of food meets hotel standards.
Assists with training fellow teammates as required.
Executes monthly and/or daily specials, working closely with Executive Chef to cross utilize product and eliminate waste.
Researches and has knowledge of new cooking methods and trends.
Removes all trash, recyclables and dirty linen.
Reports all concerns related to Maintenance, Health and Safety, Security or Suspicious circumstances (including smells/sights and sound) immediately to the appropriate leader.
Adheres to all standards, including Hygiene and Grooming, Health and Safety, Fire Safety.
Provides exceptional guest service at all times.
Ensures customer concerns are addressed in a timely and professional manner.
Other projects/duties as assigned.
Job Specifications and Skills:

Cooking experience in a high volume environment is desirable
Superior quality management, organizational skills and attention to detail is mandatory
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Maintains a positive attitude
Versatile, able to work under pressure
Contributes to building a positive team spirit
Able to work in a diverse work environment
Must be able to work evening and weekend shifts
Involves standing for long periods of time, walking, sitting, bending, carrying
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Read more