Westwinds Restaurant jobs

Join a restaurant team with a big heart! Located in the beautiful Ottawa Valley, with world class whitewater rafting, gorgeous kayaking and hiking trails, Westwinds Restaurant is located in the Best Western Pembroke Inn & conference Centre, the Ottawa Valleys premier Wedding and Event facility. As a Line Cook at Westwinds, you will be part of a team that takes ownership of ensuring that our guests are provided with a memorable experience. Join us today and receive perks!

What’s in it for you:

• Subsidized employee accommodation for relocating individuals
• Reduced employee rates at Best Western International Hotels
• Learning programs through Best Western University
• Ability to make a difference through Best Western for a better World

What you will be doing:

• Preparing food items, Following recipes and portion controls
• Take initiative to add a personalized experience for the guest
• Take ownership of guest special requests, while ensuring exceptional service
• Other duties as assigned

Expected start date: Immediate Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Salary: Entry level starting at $18.00 per hour.

Additional pay:

• Overtime Pay
• Tips

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• On-site gym & pool
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• No weekends
• Overtime
• Weekends

Experience:

• Minimum 1-year previous job experience

Work remotely:

• No

Job duties

• Demonstrate a warm and professional attitude when interacting with all guests and co-workers.
• Arrive for your shift ready to work, and in your full uniform including nametag. Uniforms are the employee’s responsibility and will be deducted from your pay.
• Be knowledgeable about our menus and how we prepare and serve our dishes.
• Be accountable for your mistakes.
• Cook, prepare and prep food to our service standards.
• When outside of the kitchen, ensure you are looking presentable.
• Work efficiently and maintain a clean and organized work environment at all times.
• Be effective in communicating with all other departments in the Restaurant.
• Follow our company’s policies and procedures at all times.
• Deep clean kitchen, stoves, mixers, and other machines as required.
• Be sure to follow our exact recipes and portion control guide lines.
• Log and track any waste products.
• Ensure that prep sheets and line stocking is being done.
• Complete shift check list during each scheduled shift and create a plan of action for your shift
• Provide consistency and ensure the quality of our product is being met.
• Function buffet set up and clean up as required.
• Check stocking levels and replace when appropriate. Be sure to tell someone before we are out of things.
• Always show a united front with all other departments.
• Smile!

Reports to the Executive Chef & Sous Chef