- Company: Accor
- Location: Victoria, BC
- Job type: Full-time
- Salary: $27.11 – $30.99 per hour
About the role
Accor is hiring a Third Cook for the 2027 summer season at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria, BC. This is a full-time, temporary position. The hotel is recognized as the #1 Best Canadian Hotel in Travel + Leisure’s 2025 & 2026 World’s Best Awards and is a MICHELIN key hotel. You will work in a high-volume, luxury environment overlooking the Inner Harbour.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve food items for à la carte and buffet menus according to hotel standards.
- Collaborate with the Chef de Partie or Journeyperson to prioritize tasks and maintain high service quality.
- Ensure food quality, consistency, and quantity meet established expectations.
- Maintain strict food safety protocols and keep the kitchen clean and organized.
- Manage food costs by controlling waste through FIFO rotation and proper storage.
- Monitor productivity and labour costs by staying focused on daily tasks.
- Understand all menu items, recipes, and potential allergens.
- Contribute ideas to menu development and assist with recipe documentation.
- Coordinate with Banquets, Restaurants, and Stewarding departments for smooth operations.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of recent experience (within the last year) in a hotel or restaurant kitchen at a comparable luxury level (e.g., prep cook, apprentice, or 3rd cook).
- Cook’s Training certificate from a High School, College, or University.
- Current Food Safe Level 1 or equivalent recognized food safety certificate.
- Successful completion of a practical cooking test and a written culinary/food safety knowledge test.
- Willingness and ability to taste all food products, including meats, seafood, produce, dry goods, and dairy.
- Complete fluency in English, both written and verbal.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
Pay and benefits
- Hourly rate of $27.11 to $30.99.
- Opportunity to work at a National Historic Site and award-winning property.
- Part of the Accor team, which supports employee growth and learning.
How to apply
Apply directly on Accor’s own careers website. Omadaily never charges job seekers.
