FIRST COOK

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Rossland; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits plan

RRSP matching

Flexible scheduling

Discounts Crescent properties

Discounts Marriott properties

Seasonal ski pass

The Josie community

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts invites applications for a First Cook at The Josie in Canada. This role oversees a kitchen section, contributes to menu development, and helps train junior staff while maintaining food quality and cost controls.

You will work in a luxury ski-in/ski-out resort during the winter season, with opportunities to enjoy Crescent and Marriott property discounts and an enhanced benefits plan. Seasonal start date: November 15, 2026.

Qualifications

• Culinary leadership experience or potential.
• Strong passion for hospitality and service excellence.
• Solid knowledge of kitchen operations and safety.
• Ability to train junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a designated kitchen section and assist with mise en place.
• Ensure quality preparation of all menu items per standards.
• Maintain proper inventory, receiving, and storage of supplies.
• Collaborate with Front of House for equipment needs and safety follow-up.
• Train new hires and support culinary leadership with menu development.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food safety certifications.

Skills

Leadership potential

Culinary excellence

Organizational skills

Team training

Job description

Description

• Competitive wages – An hourly wage of $24-26 depending on experience
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• RRSP matching program (for eligible associates)
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent-managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• Discounts with Marriott properties globally for you & your family members
• Eligible associates will receive a seasonal ski pass benefit
• The opportunity to work at a luxury ski-in/ski-out resort, experience an incredible winter season, and be part of the vibrant community at RED Mountain
• Seasonal position start date: November 15, 2026

Here Is What You Will Be Doing Each Day

As a First Cook, you will be responsible for overseeing a designated kitchen section, assisting with preparation (mise en place), ensuring the quality preparation of all menu items, and properly handling and storing all food products according to standards. You will actively participate in menu development, training junior team members, and maintaining approved food costs while upholding Crescent and Marriott brand standards.

Job Description

Who We’re Looking For

• You are excited to take the next step in your culinary career and further develop your leadership skills.
• You have a passion for hospitality and culinary excellence, with a strong commitment to service execution and quality standards.
• You have strong culinary knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and a thorough understanding of kitchen operations and restaurant service.
• You lead by example and inspire your team to maintain high standards.

Does this sound like you?

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain compliance with all departmental and hotel policies and procedures.
• Establish daily priorities and assign production and preparation tasks.
• Review daily menus, banquet event orders, and note any changes.
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team both verbally and in writing.
• Take physical inventory of specified food items and supplies.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, and security of supplies.
• Collaborate with Front of House leadership to review equipment needs, banquet support, cleaning projects, and health/safety follow-up.
• Ensure that each kitchen work area is properly stocked with tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure menu items are prepared according to recipes, yield guides, and department standards.
• Maintain quality and attention to detail for all food products.
• Assist Culinary Leadership with new menu development, recipe testing, and writing.
• Assist in the training of new hires and maintain an ongoing culinary training program.
• Ensure team compliance with health and safety regulations, including handling of special dietary and allergy requirements.
• Comply with attendance rules and be present during meal periods as scheduled.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by leadership, ensuring team compliance with food safety certifications and safe food handling standards.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

Join us at The Josie!