Second Cook/First Cook

Job Description

• Banff, AB, Canada
• Full time
• Job Category: Cooking
• Jobtype: Permanent
• Working hours: full-time

Company information

Who we are:

Join the Fairmont Banff Springs team. Located in one of Western Canada’s great mountain regions, Banff offers a unique community for adventure seekers, outdoor adventurers, artists, recreationists, and families. It has a perfect work-life balance.

Job description

Join the culinary team at one of Canada’s finest hotels. Value your passion and creativity in a dynamic environment. Collaboration with chefs dedicated to preparing and serving unique dishes using fresh local ingredients. Take your cooking to the next level in our gourmet kitchen.

The tasks include:

• Prepare, prepare, and serve all dishes for a la carte and buffet menus according to recipes and standards.
• Have a thorough knowledge of all menu items in your area; participates in daily activity creation and development
• Receive and maintain proper rotation of products in all coolers to minimize loss or damage when using FIFO.
• Follow all SAFE health and safety regulations.
• Flexible operation in any cooking mode, at any time
• Other duties, as assigned

qualify

Your experience and qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of culinary experience
• A certificate or diploma from a recognized cooking school is an advantage. 
• Certification for safe food handling
• I am able to lift, carry, and pull up to 50 kg and stand and walk frequently while moving. 
• Durable kitchen appliances include large ovens and hobs, cookers, ovens, mixers, flat ovens, fryers, ovens, toasters, pans, fridges, and freezers.
• Attention to detail, precision, and accuracy with recipes and plating
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain a high level of service under pressure

Mere information

• We provide on-site staff support for full-time employees.
• One free meal per meal in the employee cafeteria (additional meals may be purchased for $4 per meal).
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, and dental), including comprehensive benefits such as mental health, orthodontics, reproductive medicine, and gender confirmation for full-time permanent employees
• A contributory pension scheme with employees with a maximum of 5% of the annual salary for permanent full-time employees.
• Employee travel program with discounted room rates and food and beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide.
• Access to the Mountain Explorer travel program: special room rates for partners, including 50% off all food and beverage at Fairmont resorts in Lake Louise, Jasper, and Whistler.
• Discounts at Fairmont Banff Springs restaurant, fitness center, spa, and golf courses.

Visa requirements: You must be legally qualified to work in Canada. The hotel cannot assist applicants in obtaining a Canadian work permit.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:

At Fairmont Banff Springs, we believe that the strength of our team lies in diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects each individual’s originality, vision, and talents. As an equal opportunity employer, we are obliged to ensure equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all applicants.

If you are contacted by a recruiter, please let them know if you need any support or accommodations at any point in the recruitment process.

Individuals who expect to need accommodation during any part of the application or interview process should contact: bsh.careers@fairmont.com.

SHOP TODAY: For more information about working and staying at Fairmont Banff Springs, visit the website www.banffspringsjobs.com.