Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet, BC is hiring Cooks 1 and 2 to join our year-round culinary team.
We’re looking for cooks at different experience levels who enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen and being part of a team that takes pride in delivering great food every day. Whether building skills or stepping into more responsibility, this is a good opportunity to grow within a professional kitchen.
- This is a great fit for someone who:
- Has 1 to 3+ years of professional kitchen experience
- Works well under pressure and stays focused during service
- Is comfortable either supporting a station or running one, depending on experience
- Has flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Is passionate about cooking and being part of a kitchen team
- Is motivated to learn and develop new skills
- Brings a strong work ethic and a positive, team-first attitude
In this role, you will:
- Prepare and plate dishes efficiently and consistently, following established standards
- Support smooth kitchen operations and communicate effectively with the team
- Assist with prep work, planning, and daily kitchen organization
- Run a station during service if experienced and ready to do so
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety in your work area
- Store, label, and rotate food properly to minimize waste
- Assist with inventory and kitchen organization as needed
- Follow all food safety and workplace safety standards
- Contribute to a respectful and collaborative work environment
What we offer:
- Pooled tip sharing
- Low-cost, on-site staff accommodation (if required and available)
- Extended health, dental, and life insurance
- Associate rates for hotel stays
- Staff discounts on food and spa services
- Volunteer support opportunities
- Team enrichment eventsInclusive work environmentOpportunities to learn and grow within the kitchen
Black Rock Resort resides within the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ – Ucluelet First Nation traditional territory, of whose ancestral lands we work and play.
If you’re ready to bring your skills and ambition to a supportive kitchen team, we’d love to hear from you.
Skills Required
- 1 to 3+ years of professional kitchen experience
- Works well under pressure and stays focused during service
- Comfortable supporting a station or running one depending on experience
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Passionate about cooking and motivated to learn and develop new skills
- Strong work ethic and a positive, team-first attitude
- Knowledge of and ability to follow food safety and workplace safety standards
- Ability to maintain cleanliness, organization, proper storage, labeling, and rotate food
What We Do
Black Rock Oceanfront Resort is an extraordinary retreat on Vancouver Island's rugged west coast in Ucluelet, British Columbia. The resort features stunning accommodations, an oceanfront restaurant and lounge, and an award-winning spa, combining contemporary comfort and quality service with the organic energy of Canada's western frontier for an enchanting vacation experience.
