Fish Cook jobs in Vancouver, BC

The Pinnacle Harbourfront is located in Vancouver’s prestigious Coal Harbour neighborhood. Our guests enjoy breathtaking views of the waterfront, mountains or the dynamic skyline from our spacious guestrooms and suites. At Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, our upscale hotel is focused on providing an exceptional personalized experience to our local and international clientele. Every day we come to work filled with passion to provide our guests with the best possible experience we can offer. Our flexible meeting and event space, with over 20 meeting rooms and 35,000 square feet, can accommodate any meeting or conference from 10 to 720 guests. If you’re interested in working with a remarkable team and creating unforgettable guest experiences, we are the place for you!

The Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront is looking for our next great colleague to take on the role of Cook 1. As a member of our culinary team, you posses excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, along with a keen eye for detail to help ensure all food items coming out of the kitchen are of the highest quality and prepared in a timely and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing food items according to recipes and quality standards, including special meals and/or substitute items.
• Regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Preparing, maintaining and monitoring quality control for hot and cold food items including, but not limited to, meat, fish, fowl, sauces, stocks, sea
• Maintaining consistency through appropriate portions, arrangements, and garnishes.
• Maintaining accurate food logs; promptly and proactively communicating food quality or shortage issues with Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef.
• Helping to maintain constant cleanliness and proper sanitary condition of all food storage and kitchen areas, including the line and prep kitchens etc
• Practicing correct food handling and food shortage procedures according to applicable local, provincial, and Company standards and regulations.
• Visually inspecting all food items from the kitchen prior to service. Performing additional duties, as assigned.
• Performing all other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 1-year previous experience in a similar capacity, or 2 years previous experience as a Cook 2.
• Food Safe certification required. Red Seal certification is an asset.
• High school diploma / G.E.D. equivalent.
• Fluent English language skills: both written and verbal.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 11.5 kilograms (25 pounds) without assistance.
• Frequent bending, standing and walking for extended periods of time required.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
• Exceptional ability to use sound logic and good judgment at all times within a high-pressure work environment.
• Must be self-directed, motivated and demonstrate exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge in restaurant operations as well as previous Banquet kitchen experience.
• Must be familiar with breakfast cookery.
• Fully abreast with latest food trends.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to meet the business needs of a hotel environment, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront team. We're always on the lookout for exceptional individuals who are eager to contribute to our success.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.29-$37.72 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC V6E 3T3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Cook 1: 1 year (required)
• Hotel Culinary: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safety Certification (required)

Work Location: In person