Cook - Mornings

Coast Hotels Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Hotels Limited in Calgary is seeking a Cook to contribute to the hotel's culinary team by preparing meals, delivering exceptional service, and supporting the culinary department in daily operations.

The role involves working morning and afternoon/evening shifts across all days, maintaining high standards of food safety, quality, and presentation, and collaborating with the leadership team to ensure smooth service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in similar position.
• Successful completion of high school, with a commitment to obtaining the Inter-Provincial Trade Qualifications.
• Certification in Food Safe Level I and WHMIS required.
• Hepatitis A vaccination recommended.
• Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Able to meet physical demands including standing,long periods and lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Works a variety of shifts & stations.
• Ensures food preparation and service delivery standards are met.
• Maintains quality, quantity, and presentation of all food.
• Manages daily requisitioning, receiving, storage and rotation of ingredients.
• Presents food as outlined in menus, build sheets, photos, or server checks.
• Committed to safety, hygiene, and food safety regulations.
• Controls food stocks to minimize waste.
• Directs and assists junior culinary staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Culinary leadership.

Skills

Food safety

Food prep

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Multi-tasking

Team player

Shift work

Education

High school diploma

Inter-Provincial Trade Qualifications

Tools

Food Safe Level I

WHMIS

Job description

The Cook role will contribute to the overall success of the hotel by assisting in food preparation, providing superior customer service and specialized services for the culinary department. This role is responsible for maintaining a positive work environment and high internal/external customer service standards. We have both a morning shift which covers breakfast and an afternoon/evening shift that covers lunch and dinner. The Cook position requires availability across all days of the week.

Responsibilities:

• Works a variety of shifts & stations
• Ensures food preparation and service delivery standards are consistently achieved and maintained
• Ensures quality, quantity and presentation of all food prepared, meeting the Coast Hotels standards for freshness, appearance and consistency
• Ensures correct daily requisitioning, receiving, storage and rotation of “mise en place”
• Prepares, cooks and presents food as outlined in the menu descriptions, build sheets, photos, and / or Server’s checks
• Is committed to working safely, including adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene and cleanliness
• Ensures the security and control of all food stocks used in the Kitchen to ensure minimum food wastage
• Directs and assists junior culinary Ambassadors
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Culinary leadership team

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in similar position
• Successful completion of high school, with a commitment to obtaining the Inter-Provincial Trade Qualifications
• The following certifications are required: Food Safe Level I, WHMIS
• Hepatitis A vaccination recommended
• Self-motivated team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, multi-functional team environment
• Demonstrated superior customer service philosophy
• Superior communication skills in the English language
• Able to meet physical demands of the position, including standing for long period of time, lifting up to 30 lbs, and bending
• Exemplifies Coast’s core values and enjoys working in a culture of accountability
• Able to work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings, weekends and holidays