Primary Function

The Line Cook is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of hospitality and food safety are demonstrated at all times when creating memorable meals for our guests in both the restaurant, lounge, and in-room dining.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

• Follows all established and future kitchen Standard Operating Procedures.
• Reviews the daily production sheets with the manage and prepares the necessary food items in accordance with standards in a timely and efficient fashion to ensure that there is no interruption to guest service.
• Adheres to standardized recipes and specifications to maintain consistency.
• Ensures that station opening and closing procedures are completed.
• Keeps overproduction and food waste to a minimum, ensures proper rotation, labeling, and storing of food to reduce food cost expense.
• Ensures that all food products are handled, stored, prepared, and served safely in accordance with hotel and government Food Safety guidelines.
• Reports all deficiencies in kitchen equipment functionality and quality of food products to manager in a timely fashion.
• Observes and practices a high standard of cleanliness and promotes safety within the kitchen.
• Keeps workstation clean and organized; including fridges/freezers, countertops and stove tops. Practices the “clean as you go” philosophy.
• Ensures the quality & quantity of food meets hotel standards.
• Assists with training fellow teammates as required.
• Executes monthly and/or daily specials, working closely with manager to cross utilize product and eliminate waste.
• Researches and has knowledge of new cooking methods and trends.
• Removes all trash, recyclables, and dirty linens
• Reports all concerns related to maintenance, health and safety, security or suspicious circumstances (including smells/sights and sound) immediately to the appropriate leader.
• Adheres to all standards, including hygiene and grooming, health and safety, fire safety.
• Always provides exceptional guest service.
• Ensures customer concerns are addressed in a timely and professional manner.
• Other projects/duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Cooking experience in a high-volume environment is desirable

Core Competencies

• Self-Directed
• Customer Service
• Communications Skills
• Conflict Resolution
• Organization
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Ability to Multi-task

What we offer:

• A competitive wage
• An opportunity to work in a progressive, exciting team environment
• Employee discount at sister properties

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

We thank all applicants for their interest in Nova Hotels, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.