Culinary Specialist: Lead & Mentor in Premier Event Kitchen

Explore Edmonton Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

Fitness discounts

Scholarship program

Mentorship

Job summary

Explore Edmonton Corporation's Edmonton EXPO Centre is seeking a Cook 1 to join our culinary team. This role uses advanced cooking skills to prepare high-quality dishes for a variety of events and ensures consistent presentation.

You will work under experienced chefs, benefit from mentorship, and have opportunities for career growth, flexible scheduling, and employee perks designed for culinary professionals.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in cooking.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent and up-to-date culinary knowledge with a well-developed sense of taste and smell.
• Commitment to quality and organization.

Responsibilities

• Use advanced cooking skills and modern culinary techniques to prepare a diverse range of high-quality food dishes.
• Observe methods of food preparation; assess appearance, texture and presentation; inform team of adjustments to maintain quality.
• Communicate with the Chef de Partie as per requirements and production schedules.
• Ensure the correct and timely distribution of food to the required location.
• Rotate items in refrigerators to minimize spoilage and waste.
• Keep all kitchen areas clean and tidy.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

Grade 10 education

Job description

Explore Edmonton Corporation's Edmonton EXPO Centre is seeking a Cook 1 to join our culinary team. This role uses advanced cooking skills to prepare high-quality dishes for a variety of events and ensures consistent presentation.

You will work under experienced chefs, benefit from mentorship, and have opportunities for career growth, flexible scheduling, and employee perks designed for culinary professionals.