Cook Jobs

City Experiences is seeking a Cook for our City Cruises operation in Gananoque.

• Please note this is a contract position*

About You

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System.

About The Opportunity

The successful Cook is technically competent in food preparation and production, contributes to general kitchen operations including receiving and storing provisions, is hospitable and cordial to coworkers and guests, and acts safely and responsibly.

Crew Benefits

• Competitive Wage
• Global and Local Cruise Discounts
• Complimentary Uniforms
• Crew Referral Program - up to $200.00 per referral
• Paid Training
• Crew Recognition Program
• Crew Events
• New Retention Bonus - up to $500.00!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional hospitality to coworkers and guests as prescribed in our RESPECT Service System
• Be prepared to begin work at scheduled time
• Assist in routine cleaning of kitchen including daily cleaning of equipment and implements, sanitizing food preparation surfaces, and mopping floors
• Inspect food preparation and service areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices
• Additional job duties as assigned
• Prepare high-quality food following prescribed recipes and production specifications
• Receive and organize hot line food orders; portion, arrange, and garnish food for service
• Receive and store food and supplies using proper food-handling techniques including stock rotation and monitoring temperatures of perishable products
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards

Requirements & Qualifications

• The nature of the work may be strenuous, and the work environment may be warm
• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests
• O.S.S.D. or equivalent as recognized by the Ministry of Education
• Will be required to be available for work on all major holidays
• Must possess a service orientation – actively looking for ways to help others
• Food Handlers Certification
• Will work for extended periods without sitting
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, wipe, push, pull, move or lift up to 40 lbs (18 kgs)
• At least one (1) year previous kitchen experience preferred
• Will be closely supervised; must be able to take direction
• Energetic and enthusiastic personality essential

About Us

City Experiences’ passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences’ mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

City Experiences 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.