What is in it for you:
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide and additional benefits for Fairmont and Raffles colleagues
- Exclusive Employee and Friends & Family Discounts at Fairmont Empress Hotel
- Exclusive access to the Pacific Northwest Food & Beverage Discount Program with 50% off at our dining destinations in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
- Complimentary meal during your shift through our Colleague Dining Program
- Complimentary uniform laundering
- Access to our comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, including extended healthcare benefits and RMT, dental, vision, and complimentary counseling, wellness sessions, financial and family planning through GreenShield
- Access to our company-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
- Opportunity to develop your talent through coaching and our Leadership Mentoring Programs
- Hourly pay rate of $27.11 to 30.99
What you will be doing:
Reporting to the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or designated Sous Chef, the Culinary Apprentice I is an entry-level culinary professional enrolled in, or working toward, a recognized culinary apprenticeship program. This role provides hands-on training and development in a luxury hotel environment while supporting the culinary team in delivering exceptional food quality, presentation, and service standards. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for culinary arts, a commitment to learning, and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Assist in the preparation and presentation of menu items according to Fairmont standards and recipes.
- Learn and apply proper culinary techniques, knife skills, food preparation methods, and cooking procedures.
- Support various kitchen outlets, including banquets, restaurants, lounges, and employee dining areas.
- Prepare ingredients through washing, peeling, cutting, portioning, and storing products.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, kitchen equipment, and storage areas.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
- Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food products in accordance with FIFO practices.
- Work collaboratively with chefs and colleagues to ensure quality, consistency, and timely service.
- Participate in apprenticeship training and successfully complete required competencies and evaluations.
- Contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture aligned with Fairmont's service values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.