Job Description

We are looking for a

Cook 1 to join our culinary team within the Mayfield Dinner Theatre brigade! Shifts are 1 pm - 9:30 pm Tues-Sun

The Mayfield Dinner Theatre

has a longstanding reputation as Canada's number one dinner theatre and offers Broadway hits and the most spectacular buffet in Edmonton! The theatre is located in the

DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton.

For the sixth year in a row, Hilton has been recognized for it's exceptional workplace culture and named as one of the World's Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine. Hilton ranked #3 on the list of the top 25 companies and remained the only hospitality company on the list. Hilton Team Members attribute the Company's culture, benefits and inclusive environment as it's foundation to being a great place to work.

Each year we survey Team Members what excites them the most about working at Hilton so we can build on the positive aspects of their experiences at work. Here's what they have said:

The people I work with

Opportunities to grow my career

Pride in the brand

Connections with guests and customers

Meaningful and fun work

Special and Unique benefits

Let's start with some of the

GREAT

benefits!

Benefits:

Up to 6 Discounted Mayfield Dinner Theatre Tickets

50% Discount in Stages Restaurant & Bar

Extensive Hilton Discounted Room Rates

Health, Dental, Vision, STD, Life

Basic Purpose:

Reporting to the Executive Chef - the Cook 1 will work as part of the kitchen team to contribute to customer satisfaction by preparing high quality food products while remaining within budgeted guidelines for food costs.

Major Responsibilities and Duties (to fulfill major purpose):

Meets and exceeds customer and team member expectations by providing superior service and teamwork Provides value added service to customers by doing whatever reasonable and possible to meet or exceed customers' expectations Communicates effectively with customers, co-workers and supervisors Demonstrates teamwork by cooperating and assisting co-workers as needed Handles difficult situations effectively Meets hotel service standards Performs other duties as required to provide superior service and teamwork Prepares and properly garnishes all food orders as they are received in accordance with menu specifications insuring proper plate presentation Insures that buffets and all pantry stations are set for forecasted covers, reservations and all special functions Checks all coolers and storage areas for cleanliness, quantity and quality of food products Maintains cleanliness and stocking of coolers and storage areas Requisitions food with necessary approvals according to policy Takes proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and other equipment Adheres to hotel policies and procedures Follows hotel grooming and dress standards Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures to achieve the overall objectives of this position Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate

Experience, Training and Education (demonstrating requirements)

Minimum 3 years' experience Strong leadership, motivational and training skills Previous managerial/supervisory experience as Chef de Partie Excellent guest, customer and employee relations skills Proven ability to motivate staff Able to work a variety of shifts Large scale production experience necessary
'This job posting is for a position at a hotel that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee (SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts). The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel's employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, salary, benefits and compensation decisions, and the collection and processing of the personal data that you provide on this website. If you accept this position, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Hilton. You will not be eligible from compensation or benefits from Hilton. You will be eligible for compensation or benefits only as may be provided to you by the independent franchisee.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off Store discount Vision care
Application question(s):

Have you worked with high volume buffets before? Shifts for this position are 1 pm - 9:30 pm Tuesday to Sunday. Do you have any limitations to working these shifts?
Experience:

Cooking: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person