Demi Chef de Partie - Banquets

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Lake Louise; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Free meals on shift

Benefits package (medical, vision &amp

Pension plan

Travel discounts

Career development

Job summary

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is seeking an experienced cook to uphold the highest standards of food quality and presentation across all kitchen stations, including banquets, garde manger, vegetables, butchery, soups, and sauces. Works safely and efficiently under the Sous Chef guidance to ensure exceptional guest service.

The role requires proficiency in both à la carte and production cooking, and a strong commitment to quality in a luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Luxury hotel experience is preferred.
• Red Seal Certificate or international equivalent.
• Proficient in both la carte and production cooking.
• Physically fit to lift trays and stand for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Review the daily production sheets with the Chef De Partie & Sous Chef.
• Prepares and when required delegates the production of the necessary food items in accordance with standards in a timely and efficient fashion to ensure that there is no interruption to guest service.
• Actively participates in training of culinary skills to junior staff and apprentices.
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met.
• Operate all kitchen equipment and conduct themselves with safety in mind at all times.

Skills

Luxury hotel experience

Red Seal Certificate

La carte & production cooking

Physical fitness

Job description

Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today!

Job Description

Maintains the highest standards of food quality and presentation in workstation as directed by the Sous Chef on duty. Must have well-rounded knowledge of all areas of the kitchen including a la carte restaurant, and production areas of; banquets, garde manger, vegetable, butcher, soups, and sauce stations. Works within the station in clean safe and efficient manner in accordance with the policy’s procedures and standards of the kitchen.

Pay Rate:$25.49/hour

Job Duties Include:

• Review the daily production sheets with the Chef De Partie & Sous Chef
• Prepares and when required delegates the production of the necessary food items in accordance with standards in a timely and efficient fashion to ensure that there is no interruption to guest service
• Actively participates in training of culinary skills to junior staff and apprentices
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met
• Operate all kitchen equipment and conduct themselves with safety in mind at all times

Qualifications

• Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards an asset
• Red Seal Certificate (Journeyman’s papers) or Recognized International Equivalent
• Must have experience and be proficient in both a la carte and production cooking
• Physically fit to lift trays repeatedly, stand and walk for the duration of the shift.

You may be required to work on holidays, weekends, overnights and other non-day shifts. Submission of your application to Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise indicates that you are able to meet these requirements as needed.

Additional Information

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affiliation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties world-wide
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence: [e-mail]

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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