JOB OVERVIEW: Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

REPORTS TO: Executive Chef, Sous Chef

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.

2. Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over prepare estimated needs.

3. Date all food containers and rotate as per Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.

4. Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.

5. Return all food items not used on next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.

6. Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, control food waste, loss and usage per Windermere House standards.

7. Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron and flat top grill.

8. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

9. Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Finger/hand dexterity in order to operate food machinery. Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule.

Job Type: Part-time

Additional pay:
Tips
Benefits:
Company events
Discounted or free food
Flexible schedule
On-site parking
Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Morning shift
Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:
Windermere, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
Cooking: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
Are you able to work legally in Canada? (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-07-28