PREP COOK, Niagara Regional Municipality (Fonthill)

Niagara's Finest Thai is currently seeking a Prep Cook to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity that can provide flexibility, valuable work experience, and a chance to work with a tenured team.

Job Title: Prep Cook

Location: 88 Picton Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Property: Niagara's Finest Thai

This posting is for an existing vacancy within Lais Hotel Properties Limited.

Duties and Responsibilities

Providing personalized and exceptional guest service at every given opportunity

Prepares food by cutting, chopping and mixing for the preliminary stages of cooking

Sets up the cooking stations in conjunction with the different levels of cooking prior to the shift

Pre-cooks food items to ensure food supplies are ready for the shifts, i.e. pasta, rice, vegetables etc

Ensures the cooking areas are supplied and clean prior to and after the shift

Assists Cooks/Chefs as required

Ability to be trained in any of the food outlets

Follows LHPL’ standards for food preparation

Having a thorough knowledge of Lais Hotel Properties’ products and services

Suggesting additional products and services meeting our Guests’ specific preferences

All other duties as assigned

Professional Requirements

1-2 years work experience in a kitchen or similar environment

Excellent eye-hand coordination

Current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate

Fine motor skills for cutting, chopping and arranging of meals on plates

Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations in a dynamic environment

Previous up-selling and/or sales experience is considered an asset

Personal Attributes

Good tasting ability for sampling of food items

A team player who is flexible and responsible

Must be patient and steadfast worker

Sound safety skills/training

Above average cleanliness and personal grooming

Confidence in selling and up-selling products and services

Positive sales-oriented personality

Desire to meet goals

Ethical and honest

Physical Requirements

Physical demands of lifting up to 50 lbs. including bending and carrying

Standing for extended periods of time

Working in extreme temperatures of hot and cold within the kitchen

Constant noise and interruptions of busy kitchen atmosphere

Lais Hotel Properties Limited is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our team.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place o f origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability.

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