Third Cook

Recognized as the #1 Best Canadian Hotel in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards, Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, BC, overlooking the city’s sparkling Inner Harbour. A Forbes recommended and MICHELIN key hotel that offers 431 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, Fairmont Spa with signature West Coast experiences, and Q at the Empress featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and regionally focused cocktail culture. World-famous Tea at the Empress is served in the Lobby Lounge with stunning harbour views.

The magnificent property completed a $60+ million restoration in 2017 that celebrated its proud history while moving the hotel into a new era of modern luxury and transforming the iconic property into a must-visit destination. In 2023, the property introduced a revamped Fairmont Gold Experience, including a major renovation to the Fairmont Gold floor. 88 Fairmont Gold rooms and a newly renovated lounge are ready to accommodate guests. Located on Vancouver Island, Canada’s Castle on the Coast is the ideal starting point to explore British Columbia’s stunning natural and expansive beauty. Historic Hotels Worldwide recognizes the property’s prestigious grounds as the Top 25 Most Magnificent Gardens in the World.

What is in it for you:

• Exclusive Employee and Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont Hotel Empress
• Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Complimentary meal during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program
• Complimentary uniform laundering
• Opportunity to develop your talent through coaching and our Leadership Mentoring Programs
• Hourly rate of $25.44 to 29.08
• What you will be doing:
• Prepare and service all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to hotel recipes and standards
• In conjunction with the Chef de Partie or Journeyperson; proactively prioritize tasks to ensure a consistently high level of service and quality of food for our guests
• Consistently ensures food quality, consistency and quantity are meeting established expectations
• Consistently demonstrates positive behavior and performance
• Ensures all established food safety protocols are followed, maintains the kitchen in a neat, clean and organized manner
• Ensures food cost is managed; by controlling food waste through FIFO rotation, proper ordering, storage and preparation of all foods
• Ensures productivity and labour cost are managed; by maintaining a focused and productive approach to daily tasks
• https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/third-cook-cook-assistant-full-time-in-fairmont-empress-victoria-canada-jid-61735