Chef Tournant -Work In The Rockies

Chef Tournant

Department: Kitchen

Reports to: Executive Chef & Chef de Cuisine

As the Chef Tournant you are part of the Cathedral Mountain Lodge culinary team, and are responsible for food and guest service in the Riverside Dining Room, as well as, team member meals. The Chef Tournant must be able to prepare all the menu items on each station, know how to prepare the station for service and know how to make all components on the station. Main duties include preparing and cooking meals, understanding of all kitchen stations, such as grill, sauté, cold appetizer or fry. A commitment to maintaining a positive team oriented work environment and strong working relationship with the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine, are critical to this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain an outstanding working relationship with the Dining Room Service Team,
• Prepare menu items as per recipes and create daily features,
• Control waste and spoilage,
• Coach and lead by example all policy & procedures as outlined in the Kitchen manual,
• Ensure quality guest experience by providing consistent and efficient service,
• Prepare meals for the dining room and Team Members,
• Performs additional responsibilities, as requested by the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine.
• Follows presentation specifications as set by the Executive Chef,
• Actively involved in assisting the chef with all aspects of kitchen operations,
• Ensure the quality of food is outstanding each and every time and items are produced quickly and efficiently with pride and attention to detail,
• Daily shipping, receiving, distribution, inventory and control over kitchen supplies, as required,
• Manage a uniform pace with culinary team to ensure all food items are ready at the same time,
• Be knowledgeable and promote Cathedral Mountain Lodge, Moraine Lake Lodge, Yoho National Park & surrounding areas,
• Perform all opening and closing assignments as instructed,

Qualifications:

• Food Safe certificate and knowledge of health concerns,
• Knowledge of contemporary cooking styles and presentations, organized and detailed oriented,
• CPR/First Aid Certificate, and Second language are an asset.
• Must be 100% guest service oriented, have excellent people skills with a positive & upbeat personality,
• 2 or more years of culinary and organizational background,

Working Conditions:

• Occasionally required to lift and carry up to 20lbs,
• Able to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays, to meet the needs of the business,
• Ability to work with outside with varying weather conditions (ex. Extreme Heat, Extreme Cold, Rain, Snow),
• Occasionally required to lift and climb a step ladder or step stool.
• While performing the duties of this position, Team Members are required to be on their feet for extended periods of time,

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