First Cook - Ampersand 27 and Varscona Hotel on Whyte

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality team as a First Cook at Crescent Hotels & Resorts. You will prepare delicious dishes, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure a safe and efficient kitchen environment. Enjoy competitive wages, exceptional benefits, and opportunities for growth in a supportive workplace that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Exceptional benefit plan

Flexible scheduling

Travel discounts

Opportunity to grow

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous culinary experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of dishes in the kitchen.
• Supervise kitchen staff and manage inventory.

Skills

Team Player

Leadership

Innovation

Dedication

Education

Technical/other training

Job description

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

The Varscona Hotel on Whyte and Ampersand 27 are looking for our next great team member to join us on our culinary team. We are committed to providing you with:

• Competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 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
• Opportunity to grow with us
• A workplace that you can be proud of, where you are valued, trusted and supported by the team

Here is what you will be doing each day:

As our First Cook, you will be working with our Culinary team to passionately assist in the preparation of delicious dishes in the kitchen. You’ll perform routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations and ingredients, as well as assisting in the supervision of kitchen staff, catering functions and inventory management.

Does this sound like you?

You are quick, diligent, and able to follow instructions, as well as all health and safety rules in the kitchen. You thrive in a fast-paced, busy environment and as a part of a team. You are looking for some flexibility in a job, so working a variety of different shifts, including evenings and weekends works for your personal life.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great placeto 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.

Qualifications Education

Preferred

Technical/other training

Experience

Required 2 years

Previous culinary experience required

Behaviors

Required

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them

Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity