First Cook

AccorHotel; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized staff accommodation

One complimentary meal per shift

Employee travel program discounts

Wellness program access

Staff perks across Accor properties

Job summary

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is seeking a First Cook to join our culinary team. You will contribute to spectacular cuisine and safe, efficient operations in a luxury setting in the Canadian Rockies.

Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, you will oversee kitchen stations, manage production, and ensure high standards for guest service while collaborating with a tight-knit team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years kitchen experience in a4 or 5 star hotel or reputable restaurant.
• Alberta Food Handler Certification is required.
• Diploma or equivalent certification in a culinary program.

Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting colleagues.
• Oversee all food items for a la carte and banquet menus to hotel recipes and standards.
• Assist in ordering levels and production in relevant departments in the absence of CDP.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Know all menu items, features and promotions; manage labeling and storage.
• Prepare items for the work station and maintain production levels as directed.
• Monitor business volumes and communicate pertinent information to the department.
• Handle guest allergy concerns with appropriate care and reporting.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Communication

Teamwork

Guest service

Education

Diploma in Culinary program

Alberta Food Handler Certification

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!

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality atFairmontJasper Park Lodge,asour 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 theExecutiveSousChef,responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional,friendlyand proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
• Executeandoverseeallfood items for a la carte andorbanquetmenusin serviceto hotel recipes and standards
• Assistandoversee ordering levels and production in relevant departments in the absence ofCDP
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, dailyfeaturesand promotions
• Control waste and spoilage in the assigned department
• Ensure proper labeling, datingand storageof all items in the kitchen
• Responsible for ensuring preparation of all pertinent food items forwork stationand able tomaintainthe departments level of production and guest expectations in the absence of the Chef dePartie
• Monitor present and upcoming business volumes as well as food items and to communicate relevant information to their departmentin a timely manner
• Handle guest allergy concerns withappropriate careand 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

Your experience and skills include:

• 2-3 years kitchen experience in a4 or 5 starhotel or reputable restaurantrequired
• Successful completion of Alberta’s Food Handler Certification is required
• Diploma orEquivalentCertificationin aCulinaryprogramrequired
• Strong Knife skills and safe handling isrequired
• 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,remainingcalm and courteous at all times

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

Job Perks & Benefits:Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleagueperks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, specialdiningand 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 accommodationassistanceprovided
• 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 LodgeGolf 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 Lodgeand over 5,700properties 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: [e-mail]