Seasonal Pastry Second Cook Job Kelowna area,BC Canada,Restaurant/Food Service

Our spectacular Eldorado Resort is situated right on the shores of Okanagan Lake, a few kilometers south of the William R. Bennett bridge. Eldorado Resort consists of Hotel Eldorado, Manteo Resort, and Eldorado Marina, with world-class amenities including multiple dining outlets, fitness centres, indoor and outdoor pools, boardwalk, tennis courts, and a private beach.

If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to showcase your talent and join a team that brings out the best in each other, then we want to hear from you! Our beautiful lakeside property offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities. We offer competitive earning potential, employee discounts on water sport rentals, discounted food & beverage at all our Argus Properties Ltd.

owned restaurants and hotels, fun social events, and great colleagues!

Position Summary:
The Pastry Second Cook assists with various areas of line preparation including scratch cooking, finishing, plating, and garnishing. They are responsible for maintaining an updated mis-en-place list, meeting quality standards, and ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen.

What will you be doing?

Work effectively as part of the team to produce high-quality food

Ensure that workstation opening and closing procedures are completed to standard

Complete daily station checklists to ensure everything is prepared for service

Prepare necessary food items as directed by the Pastry Chef de Partie / Pastry Sous Chef in accordance with standards in a timely and efficient manner to ensure there is no interruption to guest service

Properly and safely operate kitchen equipment, report any required maintenance or repairs to the Executive Pastry Chef immediately

Keep overproduction and food waste to a minimum to reduce food cost expenses

Adhere to recipes and menu specifications to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met

Fill in the daily production board and daily ordering requirements as needed

Maintain standards by keeping workstations and the kitchen area clean and organized, always adhering to health and safety practices including safe food handling and preparation

Maintain organization and cleanliness of all food storerooms, including fridges and freezer

Properly label, store, and rotate food items to prevent excess waste

Participate in daily stand-ups

Other duties as assigned

What are we looking for?

Minimum 1 years’ experience in a professional kitchen

Passion for the culinary arts

Excellent interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written)

A positive and respectful attitude

Quick learner and ability to retain knowledge and skills

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail

Valid FOODSAFE Certificate required

WHMIS certification preferred

Must be able to stand up to eight hours, and move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance

Available to work a flexible schedule, a minimum of three days per week (including evenings, weekends, and holidays) based on business volumes and operational demands

Perks

Employee discounts on accommodations, dining and marina at our sister properties (Hotel Eldorado, Manteo Resort, Eldorado Marina, Hampton Inn & Suites Kelowna Airport, Four Points Kelowna, Home2

Suites)

An excellent work environment, with a focus on staff recognition and teambuilding

Room for growth and development

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join our Eldorado Resort family!


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