Fort McMurray
Hotel Group Careers

Line Cook

Job Summary

The Cook is responsible for the preparation of high-quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary and consistent manner. The Cook must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment, while maintaining the organizational ability to identify and act on job duties quickly and effectively. Cook must be prepared to work as a team member in a dynamic workplace, follow all safety procedures, and have a high threshold for heat in a kitchen environment.

Core Competencies

  • Customer Focus
  • Communication
  • Energy & Stress
  • Team Work
  • Quality Orientation
  • Problem Solving
  • Accountability and Dependability
  • Operating Equipment
  • Ethics and Integrity

Key Job Responsibiliites

  • Ensure quality and presentation of all food prepared meet established standards and specifications.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area; as part of a team, ensures cleanliness of the kitchen, fridges, freezers and storage areas.
  • Preparation of menu items and ability to follow recipes.
  • Practice and participate in all food safe guidelines set forth in kitchen area. Comfortable to work with frying pans and making sauces from scratch
  • Must be creative and innovative in food presentations.
  • Ability to work in a group environment in a full-service kitchen.
  • Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Professional diploma or food services management preferred.
  • Minimum 1 year of cooking experience required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of food and catering trends, quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation required.
  • Knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food, principles of sanitation, and principles of safe food handling required.
  • Must be free of diseases that may be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
  • Highly effective teamwork skills.
  • Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel and e-mail.
  • Attention to detail in all areas of work.
  • Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
  • Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

Hours of Work

  • Shift Work is required

Work Conditions

  • This position will spend 100% of the time standing.
  • Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat and water.
  • Must be able to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly.
  • Will be constantly exposed to high temperatures in the kitchen environment.
  • Manual dexterity required to use knives and kitchen appliances.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Apply

To apply for this job email your resume to gm@radissonfortmcmurray.com