Kitchen Coordinator at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Job Description

Reporting to the Cluster Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide general administrative support to the culinary department
• Assist with preparation of department reports and presentations
• Coordination with Procurement and vendors on store supplies and placing orders where necessary
• Ensure that the department’s processes are in line with company requirements
• Assist the Meeting and Events team in Banquet operations
• Maintain the office on a day-to-day basis. Scheduling meetings, making travel plans, arranging conferences, facilitating internal and external communications, preparing correspondence and reports, and maintaining data, records and files.
• Maintain office supplies, stationery, forms, keys, tools and facilities equipment
• Maintains attendance records, assists in payroll support activities, and provides administrative support for performance reviews.
• Ensure all kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils are cleaned and sanitized according to food safety standards.
• Monitor daily cleaning schedules and sanitation checklists.
• Monitor proper food handling, storage, and preparation practices.
• Maintain temperature logs for refrigerators, freezers, and cooked foods.
• Train kitchen staff on hygiene standards, personal cleanliness, and safe food handling.
• Conduct regular refresher training and hygiene awareness programs.
• Prepare for health department inspections and audits.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills and self-confident
• Guest oriented and service minded, with attention to quality
• Dynamic
• Good presentation Skills
• Able to adapt to changing situations and solve problems creatively.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work with diverse group.
• Diploma and previous experience trained in the kitchen or procurement is as asset.
• Extensive knowledge on Microsoft Office and other computer skills.
• Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision and to work as a member of a team.
• Must possess strong communication skills and organization skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and an organized person.
• Ability to work flexible work schedule.
• Valid First Aid Certification
• Valid Food Safety Certification