Line Cook (Contract, Full-Time)

Vancouver Aquarium•Vancouver, BC

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This role assists with supervising all aspects of food production for Café, Outlets and support for banquets. The Line Cook will perform the assigned tasks while adhering to food safe practices and established culinary standards. The Vancouver Aquarium, one of the many properties owned by Herschend Family Entertainment, prides itself on working towards bringing families closer together and to creating memories worth repeating. Our Core Values – greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, constantly improving – give us purpose and guidance.

Requirements

Food Safe certification required
Proof of Hepatitis A vaccination or immunity required
2 years of valid kitchen experience required, including 6 months of supervisory experience
Knowledge of produce, meat, fish and other various foods required
Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills
Strong communication skills
Strong team skills with an ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to perform in fast paced high pressure environments
Strong internal and external customer service skills with “can-do” attitude
Active demonstration of the company’s values and mission
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to safely bend, lift, move food products and other items (up to 50 lbs)
Ability to safely reach and stretch, in order to prepare food and working with various kitchen equipment

Responsibilities

Assist in the supervision of all aspects of food preparation, portioning, and food presentation as established through recipes and production sheets.
Maintain open lines of communication between Front and Back of house operations.
Supervise kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef/Sous Chef/Chef de Partie.
Operate all kitchen equipment according to recommended operating instructions.
Ensure strict adherence to guidelines outlined in the Food Safe program. All food items must be covered, labelled and dated.
Supervise all aspects of kitchen cleaning; keep standards procedures and levels of cleanliness enforced.
Promptly aid in Emergency protocol.
Maintain and support organizational safety standards.
Continually improve our impact on the environment and greening of operations through support of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) protocols.
Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.