Eagle's Eye Line Cook

Resorts of the Canadian Rockies; Golden; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mountain access staff pass

Staff discounts on food & beverage and

Accommodations discounts

Employee events & recognition

Job summary

Resorts of the Canadian Rockies is hiring for a seasonal kitchen role at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. You will prepare, cook, and plate meals to high standards while ensuring hygienic handling and safe storage of food.

We seek a motivated cook with at least 1 year of professional kitchen experience, a passion for food, and a Food Safe certification. The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays and offers comprehensive mountain-related perks.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a food preparation role in a professional dining establishment.
• A passion for food and cooking.
• The ability to lift up to 30 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• A valid Food Safe or equivalent certification.
• Culinary background or diploma is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a friendly atmosphere for guests and staff, and maintain quality of service.
• Prepare, cook, and plate food to established quality and presentation standards.
• Ensure food is stored, handled, and prepared hygienically and safely.
• Assist with inventory and menu development as needed.
• Maintain effective communication through the restaurant and with teammates.
• Promote a safe, sanitized work environment and maintain cleanliness and storage.
• Participate in orientation, team meetings, and season-end close procedures.
• Support other team members as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking

Team communication

Food prep experience

Flexible schedule

Education

Food Safe certification

Culinary background/diploma

Job description

You Will

• Ensure a friendly atmosphere for both guests and staff, maximizing quality of service.
• Prepare, cook, and plate food to established quality and presentation standards.
• Ensure that food is received, stored, handled and prepared in a hygienic and safe manner.
• Assist with inventory and menu development as needed.
• Maintain effective communication through the restaurant and with teammates.
• Promote a safe, sanitized work environment, ensuring the highest levels of cleanliness, safety and food storage management.
• Participate in orientation, team meetings, regular cleaning, and season-end clean and close procedures.
• Ensure other team members are supported in their roles as necessary.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

You Have

• At least 1 year of experience in a food preparation role within a professional dining establishment
• A genuine passion for food and a love of cooking
• The physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs, perform manual tasks, and stand for extended periods
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• A valid Food Safe or equivalent food handling certification
• A culinary background, education, or diploma (an asset)

We Offer

• Competitive Wage: $20.15 - $23.05 per hour, based on experience.
• Mountain Access Perks: Complimentary RCR staff pass with full mountain access, reciprocal resort tickets, and discounted friends & family lift tickets.
• Staff Discounts: Save on food & beverage, rentals, retail, and hotel accommodations.
• Employee Events & Recognition: Enjoy year-round staff events and get recognized through our employee awards program.
• A Great Team: Work alongside a passionate and fun team who love to share the RCR mountain experience.

We regret that only those applicants eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship may be considered for seasonal roles. We are an equal opportunity employer and look forward to hearing from all qualified applicants. We thank all applicants for their interest in Kicking Horse Mountain Resort; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.