First Cook - seasonal contract to end September 30, 2025

Accor; Banff; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the Canadian Rockies is seeking a Cook to join their diverse team. The role involves preparing and cooking food, ensuring adherence to dietary instructions, and maintaining kitchen standards. Candidates should have a culinary degree or significant cooking experience, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

Subsidized staff accommodation available on-site

Complimentary buffet meal per shift

Employee discounts on hotel rooms and food

Access to exclusive room rates and discounts at Fairmont Resorts

Qualifications

• 2 years of cooking experience or 5 years of related cooking experience.
• Valid food handler certificate.
• Experience in a la carte and production cooking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook food as directed.
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications.
• Provide direction to lower levelled Cooks.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivated

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Company Description

At The Rimrock, it is our vision is to be the most desired hospitality experience in the Canadian Rockies for guests and employees alike.

We welcome colleagues like an extension of our guests — individuals who travel from around the world to explore the Canadian Rockies. As an employee, you will live and work with a very diverse team in one of the most beautiful settings in the world, creating unforgettable memories on and off duty. Learn more at: https://www.rimrockcareers.com/career-opportunities

Starting Pay Rate: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour based on previous experience and education.

Job Description

• Prepare, season, and cook food as directed, meeting special dietary instructions as required.
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications.
• Provide direction to lower levelled Cooks as assigned.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Clean and maintain assigned station and overall kitchen through practicing good safety and sanitation.
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes.
  
  

Qualifications

• Culinary degree and 2 years of cooking experience OR 5 years of related cooking experience
• Experience and proficiency in both a la carte and production cooking
• Valid food handler certificate
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Self-motivated
• Able to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
  
  

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

Additional Information

Job Perks & Benefits

• Subsidized, shared staff accommodation available on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary buffet meal per shift in our staff cafeteria
• Employee discounts on hotel rooms, food and beverage, and gym memberships
• Access to the Mountain Explorer Travel Program – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler