Cook II

Base Pay Range

CA $17.80/hr - CA $19.50/hr Job Overview

Hotel Equities, a multi-award‑winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Cook II for the Delta Guelph Conference Centre in Guelph, ON.

Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests that they’ve made the right choice to stay with us.

• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and as specified on guest check and following company and brand standards, to ensure consistency of product and achieve high guest satisfaction.
• Prepare daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production.
• Visually inspect, select, and use only food items of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
• Check and control proper storage of product and portion control, to maintain quality.
• Keep all refrigeration, equipment, and storage and working areas in clean, working condition in order to comply with health department regulations.
• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment (stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers).
• Must have knowledge of food and beverage preparation and service.
• Promptly report all maintenance issues.
• Properly receive and store food and other deliveries.
• Consult with upper kitchen management on a daily basis as well as with other departments that are directly related to the Food & Beverage Department.
• Participate, support and make recommendations for ongoing hotel programs with continuous improvement in networking.
• Participate in physical inventories.
• Guest Relations – Be readily available and approachable for all guests.
• Take proactive approaches when dealing with guest concerns. Follow property‑specific second‑effort and recovery plan.
• Extend professionalism and courtesy to guests at all times.
• Adhere to all applicable Company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team.
• Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior.
• Be understanding, encouraging and friendly with all co‑workers.
• Be self‑motivated and use time wisely.
• Maintain open line of communications with each department.
• Respond positively to new ideas.
• Openly accept critical/developmental feedback.
• Maintain effective communication through the use of meetings, memorandums.
• Be available to help other departments in emergency situations.
• Perform other assignments as directed by supervisor.
• Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company including, but not limited to those contained in the associate handbook.
• Safety and Security Skills – Properly handle and account for keys.
• Be knowledgeable of policies regarding emergency procedures, lost and found items and security concerns.

• High School diploma / Secondary qualification or equivalent.
• Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Ability to read recipes and follow their instructions.
• Ability to physically demonstrate culinary techniques (cutting, cooking principles, plate presentation, safety and sanitation practices).
• Ability to create appropriate buffet displays up to 5–6 feet in height and set up, maintain and break down same.
• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Environmental temperature is moderate, but must be able to work in extreme temperatures such as cold storage (–10 °F) and hot kitchens (+110 °F) for extended periods.
• Must be able to stand and exert well‑paced mobility for up to 4 hours.
• Ability to physically handle knives, pots, mirrors, and other display items and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to manipulate kitchen machinery such as slicers, mixers, and other equipment.
• Ability to create and dismantle displays up to 8 feet…