First Cook - FT - Evening

Coast Hotels Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Training & development

Career advancement

Competitive wages

Job summary

Coast Calgary University Area Hotel by APA in Calgary, AB, seeks a First Cook to support the culinary team with food preparation and guest service during the dinner shift. Responsibilities include station prep, quality control, safe handling, line cooking, and mentoring junior Ambassadors; requires 3 years experience, Food Safe I, WHMIS, and ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays.

Coast Hotels offers competitive wages, benefits, employee discounts, training and career advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• High school completion with commitment to IPTQ.
• Food Safe Level I and WHMIS certifications required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food as per menu, build sheets and checks.
• Maintain safety, hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen operations.
• Control stock, rotation and minimize waste, ensure quality and presentation.
• Direct and assist junior culinary Ambassadors and teamwork.
• Work various shifts and support dinner service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Team player

Food safety awareness

Experience in kitchen

Education

High school diploma

Inter-Provincial Trade Qualifications commitment

Food Safe Level I

WHMIS

Job description

Coast Calgary University Area Hotel by APA, 1804 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 8:59 AM

At Coast Hotels, we believe our Ambassadors (employees) are at the heart of creating refreshingly local exceptional guest experiences. We are proud to live our core values by fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and backgrounds strengthen our team, our service, and our connection to the communities we serve.

The First Cook will contribute to the overall success of the hotel by assisting in food preparation, providing superior customer service and specialized services for the culinary department. This role is responsible for maintaining a positive work environment and high internal/external customer service standards. This is an evening shift covering dinner.

Responsibilities:

• Works a variety of shifts & stations
  
• Ensures food preparation and service delivery standards are consistently achieved and maintained
  
• Ensures quality, quantity and presentation of all food prepared, meeting the Coast Hotels standards for freshness, appearance and consistency
  
• Ensures correct daily requisitioning, receiving, storage and rotation of "mise en place"
  
• Prepares, cooks and presents food as outlined in the menu descriptions, build sheets, photos, and / or Server's checks
  
• Is committed to working safely, including adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene and cleanliness
  
• Ensures the security and control of all food stocks used in the Kitchen to ensure minimum food wastage
  
• Directs and assists junior culinary Ambassadors
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Culinary leadership team

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in similar position
• Successful completion of high school, with a commitment to obtaining the Inter-Provincial Trade Qualifications
• The following certifications are required: Food Safe Level I, WHMIS
• Hepatitis A vaccination recommended
• Self-motivated team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, multi-functional team environment
• Demonstrated superior customer service philosophy
• Superior communication skills in the English language
• Able to meet physical demands of the position, including standing for long period of time, lifting up to 30 lbs, and bending
• Exemplifies Coast’s core values and enjoys working in a culture of accountability
• Able to work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings, weekends and holidays

Coast Hotels offers a variety of benefits, including competitive wages & benefits, employee discounts, training & development, career advancement opportunities& more!

Coast Hotels is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates and Ambassadors. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know.

Coast Hotels would like to thank all interested applicants Only those selected for an interview will be contacted NO PLACE LIKE COAST !

Coast Calgary University Area Hotel by APA, 1804 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada