Overview
Business Operating Name: Fairmont Empress Hotel
Title: Journeyperson Cook
Positions: 2
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time (30-40 hrs/week)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage, Employee Assistance Program, Basic Life insurance, Disability
Insurance, Pension Plan and Supplemental Retirement Savings Plan as outlined by the Collective
Bargaining Agreement
One meal per working day in the staff cafeteria, dry cleaning for your uniform (some exceptions apply)
and 50% discount in our food & beverage outlets (exceptions may apply).
Wage: $32.42
Language of work: English
Work Location: Victoria, BC
This is a unionized position with access to union pay and benefits
The wage at the time of the offer is $32.42. The wage is subject to an increase to $33.30 on September
2024.
This position is subject to annual increase per CBA. (Rates of pay by half the annualized average of BC
Consumer Price Index over twelve months starting December 1, 2023 (COLA) to minimum of 1.5% and
maximum of 2.3%)
Company Profile:
Regarded as a Condé Nast Readers’ Choice and Gold List hotel, and honoured with the Travel + Leisure
distinction as a top Canadian hotel, the Fairmont Empress graces Victoria’s sparkling Inner Harbour with
an iconic presence. This luxury hotel in Victoria, British Columbia, offers 464 beautifully appointed guest
rooms and suites, and expansive meeting and wedding space adjacent to the Victoria Conference Centre.
Located on the picturesque West Coast of Canada, this is the ideal location to explore all the natural
beauty of Vancouver Island.
With the most competitive wages, benefits, and incredible perks, Fairmont Empress is the premier
destination in Victoria for many employees and guests. If you have strong culinary skills, we are looking
for Journeyperson to join our team and undertake the responsibilities described below.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
• Prepare and cook complete meals/individual dishes
• Ensure all food is prepared according to the recipes and standards specified by the Chef and Chef de Parties
• Possess complete understanding of the menus and syllabus
• Contribute ideas to Seasonal menu development
• Assist in planning menu, creation of Fresh Sheet items, and tasting menu items etc.
• Monitor and order supplies
• Estimate the importance of food, labour cost, food requirements and costs
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
• Oversee kitchen operations and delegate and assign duties to Cook Assistants
• Ensure a consistently high level of productivity
• Ensure all food is properly stored, labeled and rotated based on Food Safe Standards
• Ensure kitchen staff follow proper food safety sanitation requirements to maintain a clean work
area
• Promote professional work habits and contribute to maintaining a safe and positive environment
• Effectively train and develop kitchen staff
* All duties will be performed in accordance with the Fairmont Empress’ commitment to luxury service
standards
Employment Qualifications and Requirements:
• Completion of secondary school
• 1-2 years cooking experience or completion of college or other program in cooking
• Food Safety Certificate, or willingness to obtain before the employment start date
• Physically capable of: Continuous standing for extended periods of time, frequent lifting and
carrying of up to 50lbs, working in hot and cold station environments
Your Skills Include:
• Strong artistic skills in food presentation
• Be capable of taking direction
Contact information/how to apply:
Email resume to: empressjobs22@gmail.com
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals and specifically
applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups – including Indigenous persons, vulnerable youth,
newcomers, and persons with disabilities – who may contribute to the continued diversification of our
organization.
