Tyax Lodge & Heliskiing Job Board
Chef de Partie
Description
Work for one of Canada’s most unique destinations and check off a bucket list job. At Tyax Lodge we guide our guests through unparalleled winter and summer experiences. Immerse into a world class lodging experience and outdoor adventures, exploring seasonal or long-term employment opportunities with a family size company highly committed to putting its employees first. Join a team of professional individuals with a passion for providing exceptional guest experiences and an enthusiasm for outdoor recreation.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
- Subsidized, modern shared townhouse-style accommodation with beautiful mountain views
- Complimentary transfers at the start and end of season
- Three meals per day served in employee cafeteria
- Employee use of our spa facilities and a 24-hour access to our full gym, based on availability
- Free use of our watercrafts fleet
- Discounts on branded outdoor clothing: Arcteryx, Icebreaker and more
- Employee events
- Be part of a fun and welcoming diverse team from all over the world
- Put money aside for your travel plans and at the same time experience the amazing Canadian wilderness
As a Chef de Partie at Tyax Lodge & Heliskiing you will be an ambassador of the company. You will work under the direction of the Head and Sous Chef. You are professionally committed to excellence in food execution and preparation and work as part of our culinary team contributing to a positive work environment and to outstanding dining experiences for our international guests. This position has a wide scope of culinary duties throughout its working day and offers a diverse experience.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Works under the direction of the Culinary Leadership to create high quality food items
- Ensures that food quality, presentation and consistency is maintained at all times
- Ensures adherence to all culinary standards set out by Tyax Lodge & Heliskiing leadership
- Responsible for cooking and for the presentation of food items:
- Winter: set rotational 3-course dinners, apres hour canape style and plated or packed lunches
- Summer: produce a la carte menu items and on occasion family style and buffet service for special events
- Prepares dishes for our guests with food allergies or intolerances and handle guest allergy concerns with appropriate care and importance
- Maintains full knowledge of all menu items and recipes
- Ensure proper labeling, dating and storage of all items in the kitchen
- Stocks and organizes work areas, fridges, freezers and storeroom
- Maintain a high level of attention to detail with regards to food production and presentation
- Ensures adherence to all culinary standards set out by Tyax Lodge & Heliskiing
- Ensures proper handling of all food products, including reducing waste
- Ensures a great guest experience is created by their work within the culinary team
- Maintains set standards around Health & Safety
- Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:
- Completion of a designated culinary school
- 2 - 4 years experience in the culinary field and in a high quality well rounded kitchen environment
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
- Ability to work cohesively as part of a focused and positive team
- Must possess strong verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills and be a team player
- Responsible, dependable and available to work all shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends
- Must be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, have good time management skills and excellent attention to detail
- Must be self-disciplined with a sincere desire to provide outstanding dining experiences
- A strong willingness to learn and develop one’s skills
- Able to work any/all stations and understand the use of all pieces of equipment in the kitchen
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate, Safe Food Handling certificate
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Will be required to be on your feet for extended periods of time
- May be required to lift up to 70lbs
Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
Note: Due to the nature of our business all members of the team may be required to take on additional responsibilities at times to ensure an exceptional guest experience.
Compensation
$22.00 - $23.00 per hour