- Company: Accor
- Location: Victoria, BC, Canada
- Job type: Full-time
- Salary: $36.04/hour
About the role
Accor is seeking a Journey Person Cook Unrestricted to join the team at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC. This full-time position is based at a historic property overlooking the Inner Harbour, known for its luxury accommodations and Pacific Northwest cuisine. The role requires recent experience in a comparable kitchen environment and a strong commitment to food safety and quality.
Responsibilities
- Prepare food according to recipes and standards set by the Chef and Chef de Parties.
- Delegate and assign duties to Cooks Assistants to maintain productivity.
- Contribute ideas to seasonal menu development and assist in creating Fresh Sheet and Tasting Menu items.
- Monitor food and labour costs while demonstrating their importance.
- Ensure all food is properly stored, labeled, and rotated in accordance with Food Safe Standards.
- Promote professional work habits and contribute to a safe and positive work environment.
Requirements
- Journeyperson’s papers, Red Seal, or equivalent certification.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a hotel or comparable kitchen within the last 5 years.
- Complete fluency in English, both written and verbal.
- Successful completion of a practical cooking test.
- Valid Food Safe certificate.
- Strong organizational, artistic, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work flexible shifts and physically handle tasks such as standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
Pay and benefits
- Hourly pay rate of $36.04.
- Complimentary meal during shifts through the Colleague Dining Program.
- Complimentary uniform laundering.
- Access to comprehensive benefits including extended healthcare, dental, vision, and counseling services.
- Company-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP).
- Employee benefit card with discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide.
- Exclusive Employee and Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont Empress Hotel.
- Access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler.
How to apply
Apply directly on Accor’s own careers website. Omadaily never charges job seekers.
