Cook II

The Element by Westin Calgary Downtown; Calgary; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits package

Training & development

Career advancement opportunities

Associate First culture

Job summary

Bow & Bend is seeking a skilled Cook II to support the vision and success of the restaurant through meal preparation, soups, meats, gravies, vegetables, desserts and salads. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm and a desire to learn, elevating culinary abilities to ensure top-quality food creatively and consistently.

Primary duties include maintaining high service standards, adhering to kitchen policies, quality control, and collaborating with a talented culinary team in a dynamic downtown

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in a similar upscale restaurant operation in a downtown city centre.
• Strong knife skills and workable knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Physically able to stand for long periods and lift/carry up to 40 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service to customers and staff.
• Follow all kitchen policies, procedures and service standards.
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions of all kitchen areas and storage.
• Prepare and service food items for a la carte or buffet menus according to recipes.
• Maintain food logs and communicate quality or shortage issues to the Sous Chef/Executive Chef.
• Rotate products to minimise wastage and spoilage.
• Know all menu items, features and promotions.
• Follow food handling safety procedures and regulations.
• Prepare and monitor quality control for hot and cold items.
• Prepare items according to recipes and quality standards including substitutions.
• Visually inspect all items prior to service.

Skills

Knife skills

Teamwork

Safety & sanitation

Communication

Pressure tolerance

Flexible shifts

Stamina

Education

Culinary diploma

Tools

Ovens

Broilers

Grills

Roasters

Measuring tools

Job description

At Bow & Bend, we value working with talented people in rewarding and productive ways, creating a dream team of fun and efficiency where everyone feels a sense of empowerment and accomplishment. Our commitment to delivering a culture of inclusivity, innovation, wellness, and personal growth is at the forefront of everything we do.

Join us and be part of our team!

Nestled atop the 12th floor, in Calgary’s vibrant west-end, overlooking the majestic Bow River, Bow & Bend brings the outdoors in as the Bow’s gentle bends mirror the tranquility of this signature 150-seat rooftop restaurant and bar. At its core are the finest culinarians and mixologists eagerly waiting to fulfil our customers’ dreams of an indulgent and refined dining experience. At Bow & Bend, we provide warm and attentive service in a visually stunning environment with an artfully crafted menu, embracing eco-conscious practices, through conscious choices and initiatives.

ABOUT OUR OPPORTUNITY

We are in search of a highly skilled Cook II, responsible for supporting the vision, culture and success of Bow & Bend through the preparation of meals, cooking soups, meats, gravies, vegetables, desserts, salads, etc. The ideal candidate will bring a high level of enthusiasm and desire to continuously learn and develop, elevating their culinary abilities in order to ensure the highest level of food creativity & quality.

Primary accountabilities include:

• Consistently providing the highest quality of service to our customers and staff alike.
• Following all kitchen policies, procedures and service standards.
• Regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Helping to maintain constant cleanliness and proper sanitary condition of all food storage and kitchen areas, including the line and prep kitchens etc.
• Preparing and servicing all food items for a la carte and/or buffet menus according to restaurant recipes and standards.
• Maintaining accurate food logs; promptly and proactively communicating food quality or shortage issues with Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef.
• Maintaining proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimise wastage/spoilage.
• Maintaining full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions.
• Practicing correct food handling and food shortage procedures according to applicable local, provincial, and Company standards and regulations.
• Preparing, maintaining and monitoring quality control for hot and cold food items including, but not limited to, meat, fish, fowl, sauces, stocks, seafood.
• Preparing food items according to recipes and quality standards, including special meals and/or substitution items.
• Visually inspecting all food items from the kitchen prior to service.

ABOUT YOU

• A culinary professional with a minimum of one year of experience in a similar upscale Restaurant operation in a downtown city centre.
• Someone with an outstanding work ethic, along with a track record of reliability, punctuality and an approachable demeanor, with a strong commitment to safety.
• Strong knife skills and workable knowledge of various kitchen equipment.
• Solid understanding of standard measurements and portions.
• Energetic with a passion for food.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to work well under pressure and enjoy a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communicator who values teamwork and collaboration.
• Able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Physically able to stand for long periods of time and lift or carry objects up to 40 pounds or more.

Benefits of Working for Concord Hospitality

Concord associates earn competitive wages and are eligible to enrol in our comprehensive benefits package. We offer training and development as well as career advancement opportunities. We thrive on reward and recognition and will provide associates with ample opportunities to shine within the company as well as within the brand.

Working for Concord Hospitality

Concord Hospitality invests in our associates by providing training and development at all levels. Our "Associate First" culture supports and inspires personal development both within the workplace and beyond. Concord’s associates are what our company is built upon, and we strive to recognise them for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We value work-like harmony, diversity, and our commitment to provide the best customer service and quality accommodations possible, in every market we exist.

Our cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and FUN!

If you are proven achiever, looking for a culture-rich and award-winning company, and you are ready to lead an amazing brand in a great and thriving location...we may be the perfect fit!