Cook Apprentice Jobs

Who We Are…

Deerhurst Resort is your host to the true Muskoka experience.

What is important to us…

We CARE.

We have FUN.

We value INTEGRITY.

We believe in TOGETHERNESS.

POSITION: Cook Apprentice

WAGE: $15.75 - $16.25 Per Hour

DEPARTMENT: Culinary/Kitchen

STATUS OF POSITION: Full-Time

JOB HIGHLIGHTS: Work as a team, Staff perks

Why Deerhurst Resort?

Nestled in the heart of Muskoka, Deerhurst Resort can become your new office with a view. Becoming a Host unlocks a world of opportunity to not only grow your hospitality career but yourself as well. On top of the beautiful and relaxing surroundings Deerhurst Hosts enjoy complementary activities such as Golf, Canoeing, Kayaking etc. Discounts on food, clothing and our concessions, such as water skiing, paintball, ATVing. Affordable staff housing is available on site and includes laundry, internet, shuttle service. Join our team and find out why thousands of people visit Deerhurst every year. Apply to Deerhurst today, Muskoka’s preferred place to work and play.

Position Summary

Our Cook Apprenticeship program here at Deerhurst offers any individual with cooking experience an opportunity to be trained by the highly talented Chefs in our Culinary department. We will provide you with the required training and hours in order to challenge the Interprovincial Red Seal.

Responsibilities

• Reports any faulty equipment immediately
• Maintains a high focus on sanitation and working clean
• Ensure all colleagues work safely and in accordance to existing policies
• Prepares quality food on timely and accurate basis based on established guidelines
• Recognizes quality standards in fresh vegetables, fish, dairy and other meat products
• Build and maintain relationships with food service departments ensuring a common vision is shared to provide exceptional service to our guests
• Maintain daily temperature audits.
• Assumes a leadership role in the absence of the Chef de Partie
• Ensure that all equipment, fixtures, and supplies are kept in good supply and in good repair
• Ensure cohesion with other colleagues and work together with stewarding associates to maintain a clean and sanitary environment
• Work in compliance with Resort’s health and safety standards and government regulations
• Handles and stores food as per the sanitary guidelines

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

• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Food safety training certificate required
• 3-5 years experience in a similar sized restaurant, hotel or resort preferred
• Able to adapt in a fast pace, constant changing environment within a dynamic work schedule
• Aspire to challenge Red Seal
• Able to work well with others and within a team
• Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Has familiarity with all stations, broiler, pans, garde manger, entremetier etc.
• Has exceptional energy, flexibility and professionalism
• Hospitality oriented with a sincere, helpful, caring and friendly personality
• Has effective communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)
• Able to maintain composure and objectivity in any situation
• Able to identify problems and make recommendations for improvements
• Pays precise attention to detail, order and cleanliness
• Able to take initiative within given guidelines

Visa Requirements: Must be eligible to work in Canada

The above job description is not intended to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills or efforts associated with or expected of the role, but are intended to accurately reflect principal job elements.