Cook - Level 1

Groupe Nordik•Whitby, ON

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Cook at Thermea Spa Village Whitby. We have taken the spa experience and transformed it into a wellness village. Thermea spa village is familiar, feels like home and allows its guests to escape the hectic pace of modern life. Our spa village is the first of its kind, with state-of-the-art installations and at its core, buildings reminiscent of a distant past, when life was strongly connected with nature and steeped in traditions. Our spa village, a twist on traditional spa culture, combines unique experiences inspired by rituals found around the globe with a distinctively Canadian character—a peaceful hideaway for our guests, not too far from home. It takes a village, join us. When you work at Thermea spa village, you are not just gaining a job—you are finding a family. We pride our community on being one of the warmest and most welcoming—and, our guests truly do appreciate it. We go out of our way to provide excellent care to our guests, as well as our artisans. We are seeking a passionate Cook in Whitby, Ontario to join our village. Find your place at Thermea spa village.

Requirements

Basic knife skills
Manual dexterity
Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Positive attitude, autonomy, dynamism and detail-oriented
Ability to work long hours on your feet
Ability to lift 50lbs (23kg)

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years experience is a similar position, an asset
Culinary Diploma from a creditable school, an asset

Responsibilities

Inspect, clean and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices;
Ensure food is stored, prepared and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, roasters and other kitchen equipment;
Know, understand and comply consistently with the restaurant’s standards, rules, policies and procedures;
Portion, arrange and garnish food, according to Thermëa standard portion sizes, recipe specifications and plate specifications;
Assist in food prep assignments for designated station during off-peak periods as needed;
Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods and breaks;
Open or Close the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assist in other closing activities;
Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant;
Perform other related duties.