Cook
Join our Culinary team as a Cook, where you have the opportunity to learn and grow in a Relais & Chateaux property, also recognized by Forbes, Michelin (Two Keys), AAA 4-Diamond, and T&L’s World's Best Hotel.
We are dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging where every individual is appreciated and valued for who they are. We are passionate about providing a supportive environment for our team, delivering excellence to our guests while achieving the highest sustainability practices, and creating a lasting legacy for our families and communities.
We are proud to offer scratch cooking. We have whole pork, fish and a variety of seafood arrive daily. Our team processes the ingredients into choice cuts utilizing every part. We make 95% of our products in house; our biggest supplier is Mother Nature. If you are a cook who believes in true, clean cuisine then the Wickaninnish Inn is where you want to work.
As a Cook you will:
- Ensure efficient and personalized guest service meeting and exceeding Relais & Chateaux and AAA 4 & 5 Diamond Standards.
- Be passionate about your craft, love food, love fresh ingredients!
- Be detail orientated, you DO sweat the small stuff.
- Thrive in a multi-tasking, fast paced working environment.
- Have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Have good time management and organizational skills.
- Have previous fine dining establishment or similar experience.
- Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods.
- Successfully manage special requests, dietary requirements, menu changes.
- Be flexible with last minute requests/changes all while maintaining standards.
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
- Clean kitchen and work areas.
Our ideal candidate will embody the West Coast culture, while still being committed to the art of hospitality and pursuit of excellence. They will have:
- Excellent guest service skills and demonstrated enthusiasm and talent for exceeding guest expectations.
- Minimum 1-year previous cooking experience in a fine dining establishment or similar.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task in a stressful environment, and creative problem-solving skills are necessary.
- A positive and proactive approach and an ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
A mutual understanding of your employment duration will be determined during your interview.
Salary/Wage: $20.00 per hour
How to Apply:
To apply for this career opportunity, please fill out the application form below and upload your resume with a letter of intent. By submitting an application, you are attesting that the information given is accurate. As we receive a high volume of e-mails, we are only able to respond directly to you if your resume and interests align with our currently available positions.