Primary Location

: Canada-Vancouver-The Fairmont Vancouver Airport

Employee Status

: Regular

Cook 4

Every memorable dining experience at Fairmont Vancouver Airport begins behind the scenes with our Culinary team’s commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. As 4th Cook, the care you devote to food and workspace preparation will result in the creation of truly spectacular fare.

Hotel Overview: A sophisticated gateway to one of the world’s most vibrant cities, The Fairmont Vancouver Airport is conveniently located above the USA Departures Level in the Vancouver International Airport. Voted #1 Airport Hotel in North America and 5th in World at the Skytrax World Airport Awards. Luxury. Convenience. We deliver the experience that redefines your journey.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
• Prepares and services all food items for a la carte and buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
• Works to minimize food waste and support the hotels environmental initiatives
• Providing professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting your colleagues
• Responding to guest requests and concerns in a personal, prompt and courteous manner, and seeking assistance/help as needed
• Staying up to date on food and beverage menus, daily features, promotions and special services
• Communicating and developing relationships with all supporting departments, in particular In-Room Dining, Banquets, Restaurants and Stewarding to ensure consistent levels of exceptional guest service are achieved
• Ensuring the work area is tidy and well organized at all times and the general maintenance of equipment, while supporting a safe work environment
• Participating in staff meeting, training and hotel committees
• Completion of Food Safe (Level 1)
• Works well under little supervision and direction
• Career minded individual with ambitions for advancement and passion for learning
• Flexible and willing to do whatever it takes to wow our guest, all of the time
• Takes initiative and provides friendly and proactive customer service while supporting their colleagues
• A strong physical condition is required
• Proven ability to juggle many tasks simultaneously and to work well under pressure
• Professional presentation and excellent interpersonal and communication skill (written and verbal)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the culinary field an asset
• Diploma/Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada with a current work visa or permit. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.