Culinary Opportunities (Sommelier and Chef Jobs: Restaurants)

  CedarCreek Estate Winery (http://www.cedarcreek.bc.ca/)

  5445 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 4S5, British Columbia

 

Culinary Opportunities
Job Type: Seasonal (May – October 2022) OR Permanent
Location: CedarCreek Estate Winery, Kelowna, B.C.

CedarCreek Estate Winery:
Our Winery is in the heart of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, building on more than three decades of winemaking, and defining a new chapter with bright, expressive North Okanagan wines. Our year-round tasting room and Home Block restaurant, housed in contemporary farmhouse buildings, offer our visitors an exceptional experience in a serene natural setting.

Our Culture:
We’re dreamers. We dream big and achieve big. Anyone who shares our commitment to raise the bar and take the uncharted path will achieve big things with us. Each person plays a key role, yet we’re always a team. It’s about collective success and we know the importance of celebrating wins, even the little ones along the way.

Home Block Restaurant: 

Between the views, the details, and people, Home Block will have you feeling like home in no time. Paired with our stunning wines, our food at Home Block is based on timeless cooking methods and techniques that have been around for centuries; simple, bold, punchy, and uncomplicated flavors of the Mediterranean. If you're ready to be a part of something special, apply today! 

Join our Culinary Brigade:

Sous Chef

5 years’ experience

Red Seal papers preferred

• Be responsible for the daily execution of the Home Block menu and leadership of the kitchen brigade
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of the menu, ingredients, seasons, and suppliers
• Control all inventory, ensure consistent food quality, and train new staff
• Assist the Executive Chef with administrative duties as well as supplier relations and sourcing of high-quality ingredients

Chef de Partie

3+ years’ experience

Red Seal papers preferred/Culinary Diploma

 

• Contribute to menus and daily fresh sheets
• Execute dishes to the exact standards as set by Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef
• nform Sous Chef and Executive Chef of ingredients needed for ordering
• Ensure all food products are properly received and stored, including proper labeling and rotation of all food ingredients in the coolers, freezers, and dry storage

 

Demi Chef de Partie

1+ years’ experience

Culinary Diploma

• Work cooperatively under the direction of the senior Chefs on all matters of the kitchen
• Execute dishes to the exact standards as set by Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef
• Ensure all food products are properly received and stored, including proper labeling and rotation of all food ingredients in the coolers, freezers, and dry storage

Culinary Intern

1+ years’ experience

Currently attending a culinary program

• Ensure all food products are prepared and stored properly including proper labeling and rotation of all food ingredients in the coolers, freezers, and dry storage
• Execute daily station responsibilities and assist senior Chefs during service
• Inform Sous-Chef and Winery Chef of ingredients needed for ordering Demonstrate a strong knowledge of the menu, ingredients, and suppliers

 

What’s in it for you

·        Work in a brand new, modern, functional, and open floor plan restaurant

·        Work wage + gratuity

·        Benefits after 6 months continuous FT employment

·        Opportunity to try your hand at a custom “Grillworks Inferno” wood burning grill

·        Be a part of a kitchen team where the menu and your culinary knowledge/skills are always developing

·        Mentorship from a passionate and enthusiastic management team

·        50% off food and beverage at Home Block (25% off in July & August)

·        25% off Wine Shop purchases

·        Staff meal provided while on shift

·        Uniform provided

·        Ongoing training in your job and dedicated wine education

·        A fun and exciting working environment where you’ll make friends for life!

 

At CedarCreek, we live by our 5 Core Values every day:

Sense of Urgency

• We value sense of urgency because we are a fast-paced company in a fast-paced industry
• You act as if there is no tomorrow and get it done today

Authenticity

• We value authenticity because we need to stay real
• You are authentic, diplomatic, respectful, thoughtful and you always have the best intentions

Simplicity

• We value simplicity; why use 50 words when you can use 5?
• You thrive in ambiguity, are comfortable with change and bring simplicity to complex situations or grey area

Humility

• We value humility; there is no room for egos here
• You’re not stubborn, you listen, take feedback/direction, and respond quickly to changing direction. We are a team that supports each other

Trust

• We value trust because unless we are both trusted and trusting, we will not succeed as a team
• You put trust in others and do your best to never let anyone down

 

---