Steward (Seasonal Full Time to October)

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Rocky Mountaineer is hiring a seasonal full-time Steward in Vancouver to October to support culinary experiences that showcase local ingredients aboard rail cars, reporting to the Sous Chef. This safety sensitive role requires adherence to onboard safety standards, travel up to six days, lifting up to 50 pounds, and maintaining cleanliness in a fast paced galley while collaborating across multiple railcars. Qualifications include BC Food Safe certification, one year of dishwashing experience, English fluency, and a valid ID for travel; must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Hourly wage is $24.60 plus gratuities with meals onboard, health care spending account, rail passes, and growth opportunities. Tips: tailor your resume to food safety, teamwork, flexibility, and rail-car service, and opt in for text updates.

Armstrong Collective is the parent company of Rocky Mountaineer and Canyon Spirit, unforgettable rail experiences in Western Canada and the American Southwest. Since 1990, we have grown to become the largest privately-owned luxury rail company in the world, having welcomed over 2.4 million guests onboard. We are committed to living our values: Create Meaningful Moments, Be One Team, Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes. We foster a work environment of respect, integrity, and honesty; where diversity is valued, and talent is developed to support the growth of our team members and our company.

Purpose

The Steward reports to the Sous Chef.

This position is responsible for supporting the delivery of culinary experiences which connect our guests to the regions that we travel through by showcasing local ingredients and cuisine.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive. All onboard team members must adhere to and comply with onboard safety standards. This also includes reporting any violations or hazards to onboard management and providing support in the event of an emergency. This position requires periodic access to an active railway area where impaired performance could result in a significant incident affecting the health and safety of team members, guests, team members, the public, property, or the environment.

This position is based out of Vancouver, Canada. 

Key Areas of Accountability  

Food preparation and daily duties:

•  Provide fast and efficient sanitation of all dishes and equipment to support daily services
•  Keep workstation and storage areas clean and organized
•  Clean kitchen floors, storage areas, and remove trash
•  Assist with food preparation as requiredfor service
• Adheres to waste management and reduction initiatives, including composting and recycling programs

 Work collaboratively in a team environment:

• Flexibility to work in multiple railcars with varying teams   
•  Support your team members as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by your leadership team.

Maintain Health and Safety Standards:

•  Handle ingredients correctly and follow food safety regulations
•  Practice proper hand-washing technique and use gloves correctly when required to wear them
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitization of all kitchen equipment and workstation areas

Qualifications

Education/Certifications/Knowledge

• High School diploma or GED is an asset
• Valid First Aid certification is an asset
• BC Food Safe certification; required
• Fluency in English language
• Valid ID to satisfy domestic travel requirements (passport, driving license)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year restaurant dishwashing experience required

Skills

•  Ability to prioritize and self-manage workload
•  Time management and efficiency in executing tasks
•  Effectively maintains organization in tight workspaces
•  Physical endurance and emotional resiliency with the ability to adapt and work long days

Work Environment

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds 
• Able to travel away from home base for up to 6 days at a time 
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada 
• Outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to work in a fast paced, small kitchen galley environment on a moving train

Perks & Benefits

• Hourly compensation + gratuities
• Seasonal wage increases
• All meals while working onboard
• Up to $300 in Health Care Spending Account
• Friends and family rail tickets and packages discount
• Two annual complimentary rail pass (beginning your 2nd season)
• Work shoes reimbursement
• Opportunity to experience beautiful BC & Alberta
• Exclusive discount with various partners on Perkopolis
• Growth opportunities
• Fun and inclusive team environment

Hourly wage: $24.60/hour + gratuities

The company is an equal opportunity employer, driven by our values of Creating Meaningful Moments, Being One Team, and Achieving Extraordinary Outcomes. Our strong company culture supports our vision of a diverse, open, safe, and respectful workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. If you require any accommodation during the application process or throughout your employment, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met and to create a supportive environment.

Please ensure to opt-in for text messages when you apply in order to receive interview updates.

This job description is not exhaustive of all duties and will encompass additional duties assigned. Responsibilities, title, reporting structure and duties may be changed in response to business requirements. 

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