Demi Chef de Partie - Pastry

Accorhotel; Lake Louise; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized staff accommodation

One complimentary meal per shift

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension plan with employer matching

Employee travel program

Discounted room rates

Job summary

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is seeking a Cook - Culinary Team Member to maintain high standards across all kitchen sections including banquets, garde manger, vegetables, butchery, soups and sauces. The role requires physical fitness and the ability to work holidays and non-day shifts.

Benefits include subsidized onsite staff accommodation and meals. Applicants should have Red Seal or international equivalent, a Food Handler certificate, and experience in a luxury hotel environment.

Qualifications

• MUST have Red Seal or international equivalent.
• Must hold Food Handler certification.
• Experience in a luxury hotel environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review daily production sheets with chefs to plan production.
• Prepare and delegate production of items per recipes and standards.
• Participate in training culinary skills of junior staff and apprentices.
• Adhere to standardized recipes to maintain quality and consistency.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently at all times.

Skills

Food preparation

Team training

Kitchen safety

Luxury hotel exposure

Education

Red Seal Certificate

Food Handler Certificate

Tools

Kitchen equipment

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!

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/hr

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

• Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards an asset
• Red Seal Certificate (Journeyman’s papers) or Recognized International Equivalent
• Valid Food Handler Certificate required
• 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.

Job Perks & Benefits:

• 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 Affination (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 authorized 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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