Full job description

Kwa’lilas Hotel is looking for a Line Cook with some baking experience to join our team in Port Hardy, British Columbia. Located on the Northern end of Vancouver Island, Kwa’lilas Hotel is home to both the Nax’id Pub and Ha’me’ Restaurant.

The ideal candidate for this position is an achiever, looking to grow with one of the top restaurant groups in Port Hardy. We welcome new ideas and are seeking an individual who is creative, dynamic, and passionate about their work. We are looking for an individual with line cook experience, however welcome any recent culinary graduates or those new to the field to apply.

Located in the traditional territories of the Kwakiutl people; “Kwa’lilas” translates to “a place to sleep”. Named by the Gwa’sala-Nakwaxda’xw elders in hopes that guests may find peaceful rest after a day of exploration on North Vancouver Island.

What We Offer:

• Wellness incentives including a discounted gym membership and free in person counselling services
• 1 month of covered accommodation in a hotel room for individuals relocating from outside of Northern Vancouver Island
• Career growth and development opportunities within a growing company
• Company events and holiday parties

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Memorizing recipes, policies, procedures, and standard portion sizes
• Crafting and preparing new baked goods.
• Ability to create new baked goods and pastries.
• Knowledge of general baking principles and understanding of a wide variety of recipes
• Preparing ingredients and components of each recipe on the restaurant’s menu
• Maintaining freshness of product and rotating old product out. Ensuring no spoiled product is served
• Working with a team of Cooks to handle varying levels of activity
• Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe workspace at all times to avoid contamination. Making sure all work areas are clean and sanitized, free from glasses, and anything that is not acceptable in a food preparation area
• Being aware of, and following all, kitchen health and safety regulations and guidelines
• Ensuring that all products are ordered or pulled out to defrost, in a timely fashion for menu and specials
• Other duties as assigned