Cook

Whistler, British Columbia (view on map)

Posted 3 hours ago

Job Description

Position: Cook 
Reports to: Executive Chef  
Business Address: 4222 Village Square #110 
Location of Work: Whistler, BC  
Company Operating Name: Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar 
Wage: $20-24 per hour  
Benefits package offered: Access to dental and extended health benefits  
Status: Hourly, ongoing; minimum 30 hours a week 
Language of Work:  English 
Vacancies: Two (2) 
Contact:

•   Toptable Group, 89 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 0N8; 778-899-7865  toptablegroup@gmail.com 
   
  A storied address in the heart of Whistler’s Village, Araxi features an understated, nature-inspired interior design that speaks to the beauty of the spectacular landscape and plays to the authenticity of the location. The regionally focused menu melds local flavours to showcase the best of nearby farms and waters.  Araxi has been widely recognized for its excellence, including: 
  Tripadvisor 2024 Best of Traveler’s Choice – Ranked #1 Restaurant in Whistler and #6 Fine Dining Restaurant in Canada 
• Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence 

Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards Hall of Fame (2021)

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JOB SUMMARY: 
Working under the supervision of one of the best chefs in Whistler, the incumbents will play a key role in preparing ingredients and dishes. Our culinary team is passionate about the experience they create for guests through food.  
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  (Other duties may be assigned as required)  
    
  Measure and prepare ingredients; set up work stations so food can be prepared according to recipes 
• Maintain food safety and hygiene 
• Cook with precision and speed 
• Focus on quality, food preparation standards, and consistency in a premium kitchen environment 
• Meet production schedules and timelines 
• Communicate and coordinate with the team, including front-of-house 

  
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Minimum 1 year of direct related experience in Premium Western cuisine within an upscale fine dining environment restaurant with an emphasis of seafood experience 
• Enrollment in or completion of a culinary program or a combination of both education and directly related experience 
• Food Safe Certification 
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, withstand heat, and deal with the pressures of preparing food in a fast-paced environment 
• Dedicated team player who naturally builds camaraderie 
• Extremely organized; keeping to deadlines and working with precision in a fast-paced environment 
• Responsible, motivated, and energetic self-starter 
• Excellent English language communication skills