Cook 2 - Banquets

Hotel Arts Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Hotel Arts Group in Calgary is seeking a Cook 2 for our Banquets Kitchen to support high-profile events and banquets with quality and production. The successful candidate will work alongside the Banquet Sous Chef to deliver exceptional culinary service.

Candidates should have strong food quality and presentation standards, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team with attention to detail and cost controls.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a similar position or journeyman status
• Red Seal certification in progress is acceptable
• Culinary education background is an asset
• Flexible weekly schedule/availability

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items to standard and customer requirements
• Complete mise en place in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of all food products
• Adhere to provincial health regulations and food handling techniques
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and manage food cost, portions and waste controls

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Hotel Arts is currently looking for Cook 2positionin 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+years experience in a similar position OR
• A journeyman or working toward Red Seal certification
• Culinary educational background an asset
• Flexible weekly schedule/availability

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

Please be advised that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hotel Arts Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.