First Cook

Fairmont Waterfront; Municipality of Jasper; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff housing assistance

Complimentary meals per shift

Employee travel program with discounts

Wellness and wellbeing programs

Staff discounts at Fairmont properties

Job summary

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is seeking a First Cook to join our luxury kitchen team. You will contribute to unforgettable dining experiences by preparing and presenting high-quality dishes, while maintaining safety and efficiency.

We expect 2–3 years of kitchen experience in a 4/5 star setting, with Alberta Food Handler Certification and strong knife skills. You will work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with teammates to delight guests.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years kitchen experience in a 4/5 star hotel or reputable restaurant.
• Alberta Food Handler Certification is required.
• Strong knife skills and safe handling are required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, friendly guest service while supporting colleagues.
• Prepare and oversee all food items for a la carte and banquet menus.
• Oversee ordering levels and production in the absence of senior staff.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of work areas, utensils and equipment.
• Know all menu items, daily features and promotions.
• Control waste and manage proper labeling, dating and storage.
• Prepare items for the workstation and maintain production levels.
• Monitor business volumes and communicate relevant information to the department.
• Address guest allergy concerns with care and report to the CDP.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies in food and beverage handling.
• Support the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in all interactions.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food Handler Certification

Knife skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Guest focus

Job description

Experience luxury, adventure, and the great outdoors at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; where the stunning Canadian Rockies are your backyard. Take your career to new heights while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, world-class hospitality, and endless opportunities to explore. This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to live, work, and thrive in a place like no other. Join us and make every day an unforgettable adventure!

Job Description

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, as our new First Cook. Every memorable dining experience at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge begins behind the scenes with our culinary team’s commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. As First Cook, the care you devote to all aspects of food preparation will result in the creation of truly spectacular fare.

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Executive SousChef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional,friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
• Execute and oversee all food items for a la carte and or banquet menus in service to hotel recipes and standards
• Assist and oversee ordering levels and production in relevant departments in the absence of CDP
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Control waste and spoilage in the assigned department
• Ensure proper labeling, dating and storage of all items in the kitchen
• Responsible for ensuring preparation of all pertinent food items for work station and able to maintain the department’s level of production and guest expectations in the absence of the Chef de Partie
• Monitor present and upcoming business volumes as well as food items and to communicate relevant information to their department in a timely manner
• Handle guest allergy concerns with appropriate care and importance by reporting to CDP
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• 2-3 years kitchen experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel or reputable restaurant required
• Successful completion of Alberta’s Food Handler Certification is required
• Strong Knife skills and safe handling is required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Stronginterpersonal– remove this wordandproblem solvingabilities
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimum supervision
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

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: Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits. In addition,

• Starting rate of Pay: $22.45 per hour
• Subsidized staff accommodation assistance provided
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria
• 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 – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and wellbeing support
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course
• Automatically added to our resort’s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,700 properties with Accor

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: [email protected]