Second Cook, Pastry (Full-Time)

Company Description

Located in the heart of Canada's capital next door to the Parliament Buildings, the landmark Fairmont Chateau Laurier hotel in Ottawa is looking to fill a role of Second Cook, Pastry.

What is in it for you

• Wonderful company culture - our colleagues are at the heart of all that we do


• Food & Beverage discount of 50% in our restaurants


• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family


• Learning programs through our academies designed to sharpen your skills


• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21


• Comprehensive extended health benefits package


• Full rate of pay of $26.75/hour

Job Description

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues


• Prepare, cook and service all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards


• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment


• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions


• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service standards


• Follow all safety & sanitation policies when handling food and beverage


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the culinary field required


• Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent an asset


• Diploma/Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset


• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities


• Assist in various kitchen duties


• 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


• Ensure quality standards and safety standards are met


• Prepare all mise-en-place for different areas of the kitchen

Additional Information

Physical Aspects of Position (included but not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift


• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs


• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling

Fairmont Château Laurier is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

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AI disclosure:

We use artificial intelligence to help screen and assess applications for this position. These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.