Cook

Inspired by a commitment to excellence, the Cook creates an amazing experience for our guests and crew by harboring a passion for food and showing up daily with a positive attitude. The successful Cook is technically competent in food preparation and production, demonstrates a willingness to contribute to general kitchen operations including receiving & storing provisions, acts safely and responsibly, follows food handling best practice protocols, is opening to receiving feedback and is hospitable and cordial to coworkers and guests.  The Cook will provide an amazing experience to guests by providing quick service and high-quality food products in line with the menu and daily feature offerings.

*Please note this is a seasonal/contract position*

Crew Benefits:

• O.S.S.D. or equivalent as recognized by the Ministry of Education
• Minimum two (2) years' kitchen experience required.
• Food Handler's Certificate required.
• Smart Serve Certificate an asset.
• Hospitality or Culinary degree considered an asset.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and self-directed personality is essential.
• Will be closely supervised; accepts all training and guidance on a continuous basis. Passes along best practices and techniques to fellow crew members. 
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of another language in addition to English is an asset.
• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to guests and coworkers.
• Must possess a service orientation – actively looking for ways to help others.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and troubleshooting skills in a fast-paced work environment.
• The nature of the work may be strenuous, and the work environment may be warm. Will work for extended periods of time without sitting.
• Required to lift furniture and other heavy items such as tables and chairs, up and down stairs.
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts which may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Will be required to be available for work on all weekends during July & August including major holidays.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, wipe, push, pull, move or lift up to 35 pounds (16 kilograms).
• Non-slip footwear is required to ensure safety in the workplace. Crew members must wear appropriate non-slip shoes during shifts.
• If required, wear additional assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e. gloves, weather appropriate dress attire, sun protection)



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Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of harassment and/or discrimination of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and/or harassment based upon race, citizenship, place of origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic characteristics, receipt of public assistance and record of offences. City Experiences employment and workplace decisions will be based on company needs, job requirements and individual job qualifications and skills. City Experiences will comply with provincial and federal legislation relating to equal employment opportunities and employment equity.