First Cook - Pastry

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized staff accommodation

One meal per shift

Employee travel program

Wellness platform

Discounts on property outlets

Staff activities and events

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta is seeking a First Cook to join our luxury culinary team. You will help prepare and oversee items for à la carte and banquet service while upholding safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate brings 2–3 years of kitchen experience in high-end settings, Alberta Food Handler Certification, and a culinary diploma. Strong knife skills, team spirit, and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years kitchen experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel or reputable restaurant.
• Alberta Food Handler Certification is required.
• Diploma or Equivalent Certification in a Culinary program required.
• Strong Knife skills and safe handling is required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with ability to work with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Consistently prepare and oversee all items for a la carte and banquet menus.
• Assist and oversee ordering levels and production in relevant departments.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper labeling, dating, and storage of all items.
• Ensure knowledge of menu items, features, and promotions.
• Support safety, sanitation, and guest allergy handling procedures.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Alberta Food Handler Certification

Culinary diploma

Knife skills

Communication

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Guest-focused

Education

Diploma or equivalent in Culinary program

Job description

Company 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!

Job Description

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, as our 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 the Executive Sous Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
• Execute and oversee all food items for a la carte and or banquet menus in service to hotel recipes and standards
• Assist and oversee ordering levels and production in relevant departments in the absence of CDP
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Control waste and spoilage in the assigned department
• Ensure proper labeling, dating and storage of all items in the kitchen
• Responsible for ensuring preparation of all pertinent food items for work station and able to maintain the departments level of production and guest expectations in the absence of the Chef de Partie
• Monitor present and upcoming business volumes as well as food items and to communicate relevant information to their department in a timely manner
• Handle guest allergy concerns with appropriate care and 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

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include

• 2-3 years kitchen experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel or reputable restaurant required
• Successful completion of Alberta’s Food Handler Certification is required
• Diploma or Equivalent Certification in a Culinary program required
• Strong Knife skills and safe handling is required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal – remove this word and problem solving abilities
• 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, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Visa Requirements

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

Job Perks & Benefits

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and 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 accommodation assistance provided
• 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 5,700 properties with Accor

About the Application Process

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

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]

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