Cook 1 - Banquets

Hotel Arts Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Arts Group in Calgary is seeking a Cook 1 for our Banquets Kitchen. You will work alongside the Banquet Sous Chef to deliver quality culinary service for our renowned banquets and events. The role requires 2-3+ years in a similar position or a journeyman with Red Seal, plus flexibility in weekly scheduling.

Culinary education is an asset, and compliance with health regulations is essential. Hotel Arts Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years experience in a similar position or equivalent
• Journeyman or working toward Red Seal certification
• Flexible weekly schedule/availability
• Culinary education background is an asset

Responsibilities

• Work in Banquets Kitchen alongside the Banquet Sous Chef to provide high-quality culinary service during banquets and events.
• Ensure all menu items are prepared to standard and to customer requirements.
• Maintain mise en place and ensure cleanliness and proper storage of all food products.
• Follow provincial health regulations and safe food handling techniques.

Skills

Culinary passion

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Food quality standards

Communication skills

Education

Journeyman or Red Seal

Culinary education asset

Job description

Hotel Arts is currently looking for a Cook 1 positionin our Banquets Kitchen. We are looking for someone who will consistently provide quality and production daily in an organized and effective manner. This cook will primarily be working alongside the Banquet Sous Chefto provide excellent culinary service during our renownedbanquets and events.

The successful applicant will possess the following traits:

• High level of interest with food and have a keen interest in the culinary arts
• Ability to maintain food quality and presentation standards within a consistency based framework
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Displays attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team effectively
• Has flexibility towards their environment
• Will ensure all menu items are prepared efficiently to standard and to customer requirements
• Will ensure all mis en place is completed in a timely and efficient manner
• Will ensure the cleanliness and proper storage of all food product
• Will ensure all appropriate provincial health regulations and food handling techniques
• Is mindful of maintain a clean and organized work area
• Is aware of food cost, portion, and waste controls

Job Requirements:

• 2-3+years experience in a similar position OR
• A journeyman or working toward Red Seal certification
• Culinary educational background an asset
• Flexible weekly schedule/availability

To learn more about Hotel Arts, please visit our website at: www.hotelarts.ca

Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in Canada will not be considered.

Hotel Arts Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.