Culinary Creator AKA Lead Cook
Invermere, British Columbia
Full-time
$26.27/hour
YOUR DAILY MISSION: Guide and collaborate with our kick ass kitchen team to create an amazing culinary experience!
WHO ARE WE?
We’ve been making kick-ass coffee for over 25 years.
We’re Canada’s #1 selling Whole Bean coffee. All our coffee is Organic and Fairtrade, roasted right in the Canadian Rocky Mountains smack dab in the middle of nowhere.
And it’s not just our coffee that’s good. We’ve been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work since 2015. We work hard and have fun. That’s how we roll.
WHO ARE YOU?
A trusted chef. Food master. Profesh cook. You are a food aficionado with a passion for creating beautiful, delicious dishes. You love to match and experiment with flavour profiles, creating both new and traditional dishes from scratch. To you, being a lead chef is about more than just food; it’s running a fluid, harmonious kitchen environment – a place where all team members are valued. You are an open, clear communicator with knowledge to share and can guide the team on best practices in the kitchen. You are prepared, organized, and detail-oriented. You know that extraordinary experiences are made up of a thousand small elements; that’s why it’s called the culinary arts.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Work with our kitchen team to create a culinary experience second to none! You’ll support our Head Chef as second in command, keeping the kitchen running smoothly and safely. You’ll ensure that every dish coming from our café tastes damn good and is made with love.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in all aspects of kitchen management, including inventory, food costs, ordering, and supporting the culinary team to create exceptional food experiences.
- Train and mentor team members on quality standards, expectations, food safety protocols, cleaning procedures, and recipe accuracy, leading by example.
- Prepare and assemble food in all kitchen areas, offering assistance to the team as necessary.
- Complete daily checks and prep lists to ensure we meet freshness and quality standards consistently.
- Manage inventory effectively, minimizing food waste while maintaining optimal stock levels.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years of experience in a cook or chef position.
- Proven leadership experience in a kitchen environment.
- A culinary diploma or formal education is an asset.
- Strong ability to deliver outstanding customer service and memorable culinary experiences.
- Food Safe Level 1 or Level 2 certification is an asset.
- Excellent communicator with strong verbal, interpersonal, and listening skills.
- Proficiency in inventory management systems (e.g., Bevspot) and MS Office is a plus.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Coffee breaks don’t take a break! We’re open seven days a week and looking for team members with availability flexibility (including weekends and holidays).
CULTURE CHARACTERISTICS
LOVE Passion for coffee, learning, and continuous improvement. You are a connector and have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
AWAKE You have a genuine and fun disposition and see the “mug half full”. You are self-aware and build remarkable relationships.
INTENTIONAL You do every little thing with good intentions and love a good plan. You plan your work and work your plan. You practice solution-based problem-solving.
SOPHISTICATED You have strong attention to detail and value accuracy; you place a high standard for quality.
COURAGEOUS You adapt and carry on. You respond to change with ease and speed and are an innovative human bean. You are curious and love to ask questions!
PERKS TO PIQUE YOUR INTEREST
- The Dough: Living wages for all our roles, The salary for this role is $26.27 per hour, and don’t forget about those juicy tips!
- Comprehensive Benefits: Designed to support employee wellness and mental health, our benefits program is as full as our mugs! In addition to our standard medical and dental coverage, we offer:
- $700 wellness and recreation allowance annually.
- $2,000 flexible paramedical services coverage per year.
- Ten paid Health Days for your health and wellness.
- A whole heck of a lot of time off including 4 weeks of paid vacation after one year of work.
- Celebrate your birthday with a paid day off and a $100 gift certificate to your local business of choice.
- Access to emergency or crisis support through our Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Mug Fillers: Damn good discounts on coffee beans, and have all the caffeine you will need to keep you fueled onsite. These benefits include discounted beverages, food, and merchandise in the Café.
- Environmental and Community Giving: Our Green Commuting program pays employees up to $3.00 per day for choosing a green commute to work. Our Dream Fund provides Kicking Horse Coffee dreamers with financial funding to put towards community projects.
- Continued Education: All employees have access to world-class, online learning through our partnership with Harvard ManageMentor.
- Exceptional Human Beans: Working with a kick-ass team? We think that is the best perk of all. Our crew of coffee lovers love what they do and are great at it too!
ADDITIONAL INFO
- This is a full-time, permanent role offering 32-40 hours per week. Scheduling aligns with operating hours and will require flexibility – this includes weekends, holidays, and peak summer times.
HOW TO APPLY
Create your account with our candidate portal (through Get Hired) and submit your resume and application form. Since you’re more than just a resume, please be prepared to answer a few questions about yourself including:
- Tell us one thing about yourself we would not find on your resume.
- Why do you want to work with our Café?
- What is your favourite cafe beverage OR inspired dish/meal?
This posting will remain open until the position is filled, with applications reviewed as they are received. So don’t delay, apply right away!
SPIRIT OF LOVE
Love means welcoming everyone to ensure an inclusive place for all. We seek team members from all walks of life, backgrounds, and cultures.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.