The Hotel Grand Pacific’s Kitchen team is growing! We’re looking to add another First Cook to our close-knit team. An independent 4-star property, we provide a professional work environment and support the internal growth of our employees. The selected candidate will be preparing quality products for our Pacific Restaurant. This is an exciting time to join as our restaurant enters its final stages of renovation.

Description of Duties:

Under the guidance of the Chef de Partie, become familiar with the planning, organizing, cooking and presentation of all items produced on the Service Line
Prepare, cook and present foods for the Pacific Restaurant by maintaining the standards and consistency established by the kitchen management team
Guide and supervise a designated section of the Kitchen in the absence of a Chef de Partie
Follow the latest trends in culinary arts
Monitor and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness within the kitchen
All other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Abilities:

Red Seal Certification and Food Safe
Minimum 2 years of well-rounded culinary experience, including banquets experience
Experience in a fine dining restaurant preferred
Accountable for all decisions made during a shift
Ability to effectively delegate when required
Previous supervisor/leadership experience is an asset
Available to work full-time hours
Open availability for morning or evening shifts

Why Choose Us?

Friendly community environment
Discounted employee parking
Discounted gym membership
Free meals for kitchen staff
Friends and family hotel rate
Employee discount available at other Preferred Hotels around the world
Other industry discounts
Excellent extended benefits (Life and AD&D, Health, Dental, Vision, and an Employee and Family Assistance program. A matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan & an RRSP program available when eligible)
Employee recognition & referral program
Treat days, employee events and an annual employee party
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity and inclusion in our team
We support the professional growth of our employees through the use of internal job postings.

*We thank applicants for their interest but are only able to consider candidates with valid authorization to work in Canada.*

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $25.07 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift
Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

Culinary: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Red Seal (preferred)
FoodSafe (preferred)