Job Description:

WHO WE ARE…

The Pacific National Exhibition is an iconic institution in BC, famous for bringing generations of people together to celebrate and build memories. This 115-year-old, non-profit organization has an annual operating budget of over $70 million dollars and generates revenue through four activity streams: the 15-day annual summer Fair which averages more than 700,000 people annually, Playland amusement park which welcomes 400,000 guests annually including Fright Nights, and a busy year-round portfolio of events including concerts, trade shows and film, cultural and community events. In total we bring over 2 million people through the site each year. The fourth activity stream is park care and facility maintenance. The PNE is proud of the work it does at Hastings Park and has a vibrant team that is passionate about events, guest experience and delivering memorable experiences.
At the PNE, we strive to create an environment that reflects our organization’s core values: Enthusiasm, Excellence and Evolution. With a focus on these core values, we are committed to achieving our mission which is to “Deliver Memorable Experiences” for all who interact with the PNE whether it is our guests, our employees, or the community.
We are seeking two hard-working individuals that have experience in food preparation, quality assurance, and food presentation. Our ideal candidates are goal-oriented and have previous cooking experience within a fast-paced organization. They will work alongside team members with a varying degree of experience and under the direction of our Kitchen Manager.

In your role as a Catering Cook II, your primary accountabilities will be to:

• Cook and prepare food according to production guidelines and recipes for a variety of catered functions, as well as PNE concession stands.
• Lead and supervise Cook 1s and Dishwashers, providing direction and support to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Understand and demonstrate proper SOPs in cooking and kitchen equipment such as gas ranges, ovens, deep fat fryers, steam cookers, meat slicers, dishwashers and other related equipment.
• Ensure food is stored in accurate temperatures for the appropriate length of time, following all food safety standards.
• Ensure the highest quality of food is served in a timely and effective manner.
• Slice, trim, and carve meats & poultry for cooking.
• Cut, prepare, and serve items in correct and accurate portions.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation.
• Control food waste, loss, and usage per standard operating procedures.
• Maintain all walk-in coolers including labeling, dating, and rotating products.
• Ensure PNE Uniform and Appearance Policy is adhered to at all times.
• Perform other related duties as required.