Posted 2 months ago
First Cook
@ Coast Hotels
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Overview
Coast Hotels is hiring a First Cook to assist with food preparation, customer service and specialized culinary services at the hotel. The role works varied shifts and stations, directs junior culinary staff, and must meet food safety and quality standards. Shifts include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, cook and present food to menu and quality standards
- Manage mise en place, requisitioning, receiving and storage
- Ensure food safety, hygiene and minimal food waste
- Direct and assist junior culinary ambassadors
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 3 years of 2nd cook experience or equivalent
- Food Safe Level I and WHMIS certifications required
- High school completion with commitment to Inter-Provincial Trade Qualifications
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Schedule | evening, holidays, weekends |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 30 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Food Safe Level I, WHMIS |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount, Paid training |
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Coast Hotels
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Refreshingly Local™
Full company description
Ready to change your perspective? Coast Hotels turns the standard hotel concept on its head, with one-of-a-kind properties and a Refreshingly Local™ attitude for everyone who wants to experience a destination the way locals do. Discover our collection of over 49 hotels in Canada and the USA, each as unique and varied as its location, with a style, personality, and sense of place all its own, while delivering exceptional value and an unmatched dedication to our guests, backed by our innovative Coast Rewards loyalty program. Visit www.coasthotels.com or call 1.800.716.6199. Please note: Our LinkedIn inbox is not monitored 24/7. If you have a guest inquiry, our Central Reservations team would be happy to help at 1.800.716.6199 during regular business hours. Looking to join our team? We don’t process job applications here, but you can check out all our current openings and apply at www.coasthotels.com/careers.
- LinkedIn followers
- 10,944
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 455
- Reported office locations
- 700- 535 Thurlow Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 3L2, CA
- 1301 6th Ave, Seattle, Washington 98101, US
- Business categories
- Resorts
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Tourism
- Other recorded names
- Coast Hotels
- Specialties
- hotels
- resorts
- accommodations
- tourism
- and food & beverage
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Ready to change your perspective? Coast Hotels turns the standard hotel concept on its head, with one-of-a-kind properties and a Refreshingly Local™ attitude for everyone who wants to experience a destination the way locals do. Discover our collection of over 49 hotels in Canada and the USA, each as unique and varied as its location, with a style, personality, and sense of place all its own, while delivering…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1972 |
| Specialties | hotelsresortsaccommodationstourismand food & beverage |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
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Your company, your values, your career!
Coast Hotels is a dynamic and growing brand. Our culture is rooted in our values, leadership accountability, and the growth and development of our Ambassadors.
The First Cook (1st Cook) will contribute to the overall success of the hotel by assisting in food preparation, providing superior customer service and specialized services for the culinary department. This role is responsible for maintaining a positive work environment and high internal/external customer service standards.
Responsibilities:
- Performs moderately complex tasks in area of specialty, such as assisting others to ensure the timely completion of orders and assisting with menu development
- Works a variety of shifts & stations
- Ensures food preparation and service delivery standards are consistently achieved and maintained
- Ensures quality, quantity and presentation of all food prepared, meeting the Coast Hotels standards for freshness, appearance and consistency
- Ensures correct daily requisitioning, receiving, storage and rotation of “mise en place”
- Prepares, cooks and presents food as outlined in the menu descriptions, build sheets, photos, and / or Server’s checks
- Is committed to working safely, including adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene and cleanliness
- Ensures the security and control of all food stocks used in the Kitchen to ensure minimum food wastage
- Directs and assists junior culinary ambassadors
- Carries out other duties as assigned by the Culinary leadership team
Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of 2nd cook experience or equivalent
- Successful completion of high school, with a commitment to obtaining the Inter-Provincial Trade Qualifications
- The following certifications are required: Food Safe Level I, WHMIS
- Hepatitis A vaccination recommended
- Self-motivated team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, multi-functional team environment
- Demonstrated advanced customer service philosophy
- Advanced communication skills in the English language
- Able to meet physical demands of the position, including standing for long period of time, lifting up to 30 lbs, and bending
- Exemplifies Coast’s core values and enjoys working in a culture of accountability
- Able to work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings, weekends and holidays
Coast Hotels offers a variety of benefits, including competitive wages & benefits, employee discounts, training & development, career advancement opportunities & more!
Coast Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Coast Hotels would like to thank all interested applicants
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
NO PLACE LIKE COAST !
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