QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years cooking experience in at least two different kitchen sections i.e. garde manger, banquets, a la carte, breakfast etc.
• Valid City of Toronto Food Handler Certificate required
• Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards an asset
• Red Seal Certificate (Journeyman’s papers) or Recognized International Equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Aspires to become a Sous Chef with Fairmont Hotels and resorts

Job Description

Prepares food to the highest standards of food quality and presentation in workstation as directed by the Chef de Partie/Sous Chef on duty. Works within the station in clean safe and efficient manner in accordance with the policy’s procedures and standards of the kitchen.

• Review the daily production sheets with the Chef de Partie/Sous Chef and prepare the necessary food items in accordance with standards in a timely and efficient fashion to ensure that there is no interruption to guest service.
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met
• Keeps work station clean and organized including fridge’s/freezers, countertops and stove tops
• Ensures that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard
• Keeps overproduction and food waste to a minimum, ensures proper rotation, labeling, and storing of food in order to reduce food cost expense.
• Will operate all kitchen equipment and conduct themselves with safety in mind at all times
• Ensures that all food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely in accordance with hotel and government Food Safety guidelines.
• Report any and all deficiencies in kitchen equipment functionality and quality of food products to Chef de Partie/ Sous Chef in a timely manner
• Complete other job related duties as assigned by your supervisor
• Assumes responsibility for the basic operations of his/her station for short periods when required in the absence of the Chef de Partie