Events Cook - Hudson

Oliverbonacini; Calgary; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality in Calgary seeks a cook for our event space. You will perform day-to-day food preparation, follow recipes, and maintain prep lists in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires 1-2 years of cooking experience, a valid Food Handler certificate, and flexibility for weekends/evenings. A culinary diploma is an asset, and you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant or event environment.
• Food Handler certification is required.
• Culinary diploma/degree is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated tasks from Sous Chef, Chef and/or General Manager
• Day to day food preparation of the event space according to O&B standards
• Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specification as set by the restaurant
• Maintain a prep list of station duties
• Follow the FIFO method to maximize freshness
• Assist in food inventory and control
• Assist in properly receiving and storing delivered items
• Clean food prep areas, equipment, utensils and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, and hygiene guidelines
• Strictly adhere to WHMIS and MSDS guidelines
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required

Skills

1-2 yrs exp

Knife handling

Calm under pressure

Food prep basics

Plated/buffet exp

Education

Culinary diploma

Job description

Our Cooks show inspired quality in all of their work. Their passion for food and cooking is infectious and they have a desire to serve the best every time. Cleanliness is maintained throughout service and they gladly honour guest special requests.

The day to day:

• Perform delegated tasks from Sous Chef, Chef and/or General Manager
• Day to day food preparation of the event space according to O&B standards
• Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specification as set by the restaurant
• Maintain a prep list of station duties
• Follow the FIFO method to maximize freshness
• Assist in food inventory and control
• Assist in properly receiving and storing delivered items
• Clean food prep areas, equipment, utensils and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, and hygiene guidelines
• Strictly adhere to WHMIS and MSDS guidelines
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required

• 1-2 years cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant or event/ catering environment
• Food Handler certification is required
• Culinary diploma/degree is an asset.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Ability to take direction and work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Experience with plated, buffets, canapes and large scale production is considered an asset
• Able to spend 100% of the time standing
• Commitment to high-quality food execution is essential
• Available weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed
• Schedule needs to be flexible and based on events
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

This is a current vacancy

Wage: $17 - $20 / hour

Oliver & Bonacini's Diversity Commitment

At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.