Job Description

Kumsheen is looking for Prep Cooks this season to join our team of energetic, adventurous, and friendly staff. This is a great opportunity to work & live in one of the most beautiful areas in BC, at an incredible family-run adventure resort.

About the position:

The Prep Cook will work under the direction of the Head Chef in Kumsheen’s Cutting Board Restaurant. The Cutting Board Restaurant provides a friendly atmosphere, remarkable food, and memorable service to our resort guests. 

• In a typical year, the Cutting Board Restaurant seats 60 indoors and has a seasonal patio that seats another 60 guests. It is a full-service restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, catering primarily to resort guests and secondarily to the general public in summer months
• In May, June, and September, service is largely pre-booked banquet style meals for large groups (Dry-Grads, Corporate, etc.). During the peak season, (mid-June until mid-September), service is a limited à la carte menu and some banquet-style meals for large groups

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef in all kitchen operations, including food prep and dishwashing
• Consistently producing food in keeping with resort standards
• Maintaining kitchen hygiene values and adhering to Health & Safety guidelines as well as all Covid-19 safety measures & requirements
• Maintain a clean, organized and well stocked kitchen
• Be friendly and outgoing with positive communication skills and patience

Employment perks:

• Access to outdoor recreation in one of the most beautiful regions in BC (including free rafting!)
• Steady 5-day on/2-day off work schedule
• Paid training and overtime
• Access to subsidized resort-based staff accommodation
• Access to the Kumsheen Resort facilities (including pool and hot tub!)
• Professional workplace and equipment
• Opportunity to grow your career in the outdoor industry
• Restaurant and retail discounts, family/friend rafting passes, family accommodation discounts, and more!

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The successful applicant will possess the following:

• Previous kitchen experience preferred
• Receptive to feedback
• Able to work well individually and as part of a team
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive attitude and attention to detail
• Must be willing to work flexible work hours, including split shifts
• FOODSAFE Level 1 Certificate required

We thank all applicants for their interest but are only able to consider candidates with valid authorization to work full-time in Canada

Salary/Wage

Starting at $17.25/hr, plus great perks!

Recommended Training

FOODSAFE Level 1 by Distance Education

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