Line Cook Jobs

City Experiences is seeking a Line 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 Line Cook is responsible preparing food items such as appetizers, entrees, desserts and group buffets when required. Key areas of responsibility include preparing foods, operating kitchen equipment ranging from flat top, grill, deep fryers and range. The Line Cook is also responsible for portioning food, labeling items, maintaining a clean work area, discarding wastes and expired food, managing inventories, and efficiently cleaning china and other wares.

Crew Benefits

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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Exhibits a team approach, willing attitude, and a positive approach towards assisting fellow co-workers
• Understands all City Cruises’ policies and procedures relating to the employee’s role within the company
• Cleans food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Works with a safety mindset by following all safety policies, procedures and safety measures (i.e. PPE). Identifies and brings forward risks, hazards and opportunities on the job. Actively participates in health and safety in the workplace
• Ability to prepare all food from raw to finished state, rotating of stock, receiving orders, and storing product
• Restocks all items as needed throughout shift and clean/maintain kitchen and service areas while practicing good safety and sanitation skills
• Test and document dish machine temperature and sanitizer daily
• Completes any other duties as assigned
• Maintains any applicable licenses and certifications
• Operate dish machine; ensures all dishes are cleaned, organized, and stored appropriately
• Reports to work on time and for all scheduled shifts
• Prepares menu items for roasting, broiling, grilling and sautéing
• Maintains a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (refer to appearance standards in employee handbook)
• Maintains a clean and organized work area
• Ensure that dishwasher is in proper working order; responsible for routine cleaning of equipment and refilling chemicals as needed
• Follows recipes, portion control, and presentation specification as set by management
• Greets guests in a professional, friendly, and approachable manner
• Responsible for the proper safe food handling and sanitation procedures in a timely manner in a fast-paced high-volume environment
• Stock supplies such as food and utensils in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and buffets or food stations
• Adheres to all health and safety regulations

Requirements & Qualifications

• Continually and repeatedly perform functions indoors and outdoors
• A positive attitude and good work ethic
• Walk, stand, sit and work in all types of weather conditions for extended periods
• Knowledge of another language in addition to English is preferred
• Food Handlers Certification
• Must have proven kitchen experience, including food preparation, food production in a short order cooking role
• Basic mathematical skills
• Culinary education and training are required
• O.S.S.D. or equivalent as recognized by the Ministry of Education
• Demonstrated food & beverage service skills
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in Food and Beverage
• If required, wear assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e. non-slip shoes, gloves, weather appropriate dress attire, sun protection)
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, wipe, push, pull, move or lift up to 35 pounds (16 kilograms)
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and troubleshooting skills in a fast-paced work environment

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.