First Cook, Banquets

Accor Hotels; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality provider in Calgary is seeking a passionate First Cook to manage food preparation and lead a culinary team. With a focus on delivering exceptional cuisine, the ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of culinary experience, including baking/pastry. Key responsibilities include preparing pastries, ensuring food safety, and maintaining a clean workspace. This role comes with benefits like meal discounts and travel perks, and candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Benefits

Meals every shift

Travel discounts at Accor and Marriott

Free dry cleaning for work attire

Custom learning programs

Join Health & Safety and Sustainability Committees

Potential for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in culinary field, with at least 1 year in pastry or bakery kitchen.
• Food Handler Certificate for Alberta is required.
• Actively working towards Journeyman’s papers or equivalent is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, friendly guest service while supporting fellow colleagues.
• Prepare and service baked goods and desserts for various meal periods and functions.
• Contribute ideas to enhance pastry operations during daily briefings.
• Ensure proper rotation and storage of pastry products to minimize waste.
• Maintain knowledge of dessert and baked menu items, including ingredients and presentation.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of pastry work areas and equipment.
• Follow kitchen policies and adhere to safety and sanitation policies.

Skills

Interpersonal abilities

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

Diploma/Certification in Culinary Discipline

Job description

Company Description

Join the Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire (a uniquely managed Fairmont property within Accor) operating as a franchised Marriott property. Our team is committed to excellence, open, welcoming & engaged. Our workplace has a family feel and we work together towards common goals while assisting one another on a daily basis.

Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire is designed for those in pursuit of adventure, joy and relaxation. Located downtown, our sophisticated hotel is nestled between the urban vibes of a bustling city and the peaceful tranquility of the Bow River and Prince's Island Park. Discover adventures from the heights of the Calgary Tower for enchanting city views to river floating down the Canadian Rockies glacier fed Bow River. Experience the many sides of our beautiful city at Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire.

Job Description

Every memorable dining experience at Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire begins behind the scenes with our Culinary team’s commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. Your passion for managing food preparation as First Cook, you will inspire your team to create truly spectacular fare.

What you will be doing:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
• Prepare and service all baked goods and dessert items for various meal periods (breakfast,
  lunch, dinner, coffee breaks) and functions (buffet or plated) according to hotel pastry recipes and standards
• Actively contribute ideas, opinions, and suggestions during daily shiftbriefings to enhance pastry operations
• Ensure proper rotation and storage of all pastry products in chillers to minimize wastage and spoilage
• Maintain full knowledge of all dessert and baked menu items, including ingredients, presentation, and preparation methods
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all pastry work areas, tools, and equipment
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures, and service standards, with an emphasis on pastry production
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation policies when handling food, particularly baked goods and
  confections

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous experience, minimum of 3years experience in a similar setting in the Culinary field with at least 1 year of experience in a pastry or bakery kitchen is required
• Food Handler Certificate Alberta is required
• Actively working towards Journeyman’s papers or international equivalent is an asset
• Diploma/Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Additional Information

At Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire, we embrace an on-site work philosophy, inviting you to join us in our hotel. Here, it's more than just work; it's about nurturing the people-centered culture we hold dear.

What’s in it for you:

• Meals: A healthy meal on us every shift.
• Travel Discounts: Sweet deals at Accor and Marriott hotels worldwide.
• Dry Cleaning: Free dry-cleaning for your work attire.
• Skill Up: Custom learning programs to boost your talents.
• Impact: Join our Health & Safety, Sustainability, and Recognition Committees.
• Level Up: Potential to unlock new career heights with exciting growth paths.

BE PART OF OUR FUTURE.

If you are passionate about hospitality, driven by excellence, and eager to contribute, we want to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire.

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

Accommodations: We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodation 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]