First Cook

Fairmont; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation assistance

Complimentary meal per shift

Employee travel program with discounts

Job summary

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, a luxury Canadian hotel, is seeking a First Cook to join its culinary team. You will oversee preparation and presentation of dishes, ensure adherence to hotel recipes and standards, and support service for both à la carte and banquet offerings.

Reporting to the CDP and Executive Sous-Chef, you will monitor production, manage waste, and maintain high safety and sanitation standards to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years kitchen experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel or reputable restaurant.
• Strong Knife skills and safe handling is required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, friendly guest service while supporting colleagues.
• Oversee all food items for a la carte and banquet menus.
• Assist and oversee ordering levels and production in relevant departments.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

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 menu 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
• Strong interpersonal– remove this wordand problem solving abilities
• 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 worldwide
• 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: [emailprotected]