Line Cook - summer recruiting

Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites Calgary Downtown

THE COMPANY:

Passion Drives Performance. InnVest succeeds because our people love what we do. Our entire team shares a deep-rooted passion for the world of hospitality & travel that extends far beyond the walls of our offices and hotels.

With 77 hotels in our portfolio, representing 18 internationally recognized hotel brands, InnVest is the largest independent owner of hotels in Canada. In addition, our management team oversees the day-to-day activities of almost 70 hotels also making InnVest the largest independent operator of hotels in Canada. InnVest’s portfolio is geographically diverse with hotels from Vancouver, BC to Corner Brook, NFLD but also experientially diverse from Roadside inns to luxury urban properties. A career at InnVest will provide you with unrivaled opportunities and invaluable exposure to Canada’s largest independently-owned and operated hotel portfolio.

THE HOTEL:

Dual-branded in the East Village of Calgary’s Downtown, our 198 room Hilton Garden Inn and 122 suite Homewood Suites are adjacent to Central Library and one block from both studio Bell and the City Hall train station.

THE ROLE:

Cooks contribute to the overall success of the hotel by providing meals of high quality, taste and appearance to satisfy guests, maximizing food revenues and achieving exceptional service results in our restaurant, lounge, in-room dining, and catering facilities. This posting is specifically for roles that will start in April, May and June.

THE BENEFITS:

Part-time team members receive free staff meals, discounted room rates through the Go Hilton travel program, and participation in the employee referral program. Full-time team members are also eligible for company-paid health benefits after 6 months.

ACTIVITIES:

The duties and responsibilities for the Cook 2 include, but are not limited to the following:

· Prepare meals in accordance with the portion and quality standards specified in recipes. Minimize food waste.

· Maintain food part stocks and communicate order needs to the Sous Chef / Chef.

· Receive product from suppliers and record any deficiencies.

· Maintains product and working area in accordance with provincial health standards, example temperature logs.

· Complete opening and closing duties.

· Ensure all guests receive prompt attention, providing value-added service by doing whatever is reasonable and possible to exceed guest expectations.

COMPETENCIES WE ARE SEEKING:

· Minimum 1 years of Line Cooking experience. Previous banquet experience preferred.

· Ability to work flexible shifts (weekdays and weekends, evenings and holidays)

· Completion of High School, GED or equivalent required.

· Excellent time management, organization, attention to detail and initiative.

· Ability to multi-task and work under heavy pressure / stress during busy times.

· Clear verbal communication skills.

· Job requires consistent standing, and considerable walking, frequent and repetitive lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, pulling, pushing and twisting.

InnVest Hotels is an inclusive employer. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We appreciate all applications, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: From $18.77 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Experience:

• Line Cooking: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person