Cook

Why Us

Located on the traditional lands of the Osoyoos Indian Band, in the town of Osoyoos, working at Spirit Ridge Resort is a very unique opportunity to be in the heart of wine country. Where else in Canada can you find a resort with a golf course, two pools, beachfront water sports, onsite winery and a first nations cultural center all in one place?  All this in the warmest place in Canada, surrounded by fruit orchards, wineries, breweries and Canada’s warmest lake.

Resorts, like Spirit Ridge, are a great place to work in the hospitality industry.  Whether here for work, business, weddings or a getaway, our guests arrive at the resort genuinely excited to be here and to experience a part of Canada they have never been to before.  Employees, who are flexible, have fun at work and a can-do attitude thrive in resorts like ours where they play such an integral role in delivering a unique guest experience.  For those looking to start their careers, Spirit Ridge offers a wide variety of advancement opportunities to those who can show us they got what it takes to care for our guests and team members alike.

What You Do.

Our Cooks are the heart and soul of the hotel’s culinary team.by creating amazing dishes that encourages guests to return frequently to have their favorite dish again and again.

Our Cooks are on board to support the resort's culinary team. The primary duty of our Cooks is to prepare high quality food to order for guests based on established guidelines, keep work area clean and organized and conduct his or her self in a positive professional manner (with a great sense of humor and you will fit right in)..

Duties include:

• Preparation of Outlet, Banquet and any other food requirements.
• Requisitioning of food, beverage and dry goods from the storeroom.
• Ensure that refrigerators, freezers, working areas and kitchen are clean.
• Ensure that equipment is functioning, sanitized and that any maintenance is reported
• Ensure strict control of waste and portion and help to control food quality and cost using standard recipe methods, pictures and maintain low inventory.
• On a need bases: sweep, mop, wash down tables and general cleaning to ensure a clean and sanitary work place.

You will bring:

• That sense of humor making the vibe fun and light in the kitchen
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in line cooking and some knowledge of fine dining is an asset
• Certificate or Diploma in Cooking would be an asset
• Creativity and a craving to learn
• Organizanized
• Self-motivation and the desire to thrive with a busy team

What Is In It For You

• Company events
• Subsidized Staff Housing
• Apart of the gratuity/tip pool
• Discounts on water sports, hot yoga classes, gym membership, wine & golf
• Discounted Staff Menu and Free Continental Breakfast food in Staff Lounge
• Free on-site parking
• Employee, Friends & Family rates at Hyatt’s Worldwide
• Benefit Plan, including Extended Health, Dental, Life Insurance and family plans for full time permanent employees

Answer the Call

If we sound like the place for you to cook, or maybe you just want to find out more, hit that Apply Now button and lets have a conversation.