First Line Cook, Saddleroom Grill

Calgary Sports and Entertainment; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) is seeking a First Line Cook to support day-to-day kitchen operations across restaurants, catering and events. The role emphasizes food safety, a clean kitchen, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include daily cooking, preparing hot and cold plates, soups, salads, sauces, and sandwiches for various venues, with opportunities to carve at buffets and private functions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years restaurant or hotel cook experience required.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• High attention to detail and organized kitchen.
• Vast knowledge of kitchen terminology.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily cooking and preparation for restaurant, suites, and banquet functions.
• Prepare hot plates, cold plates, soups, salads, sauces, and sandwiches.
• Perform a variety of butchering tasks such as trimming roasts and cutting meat.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and use of food inventories.
• Maintain a high standard of safety and sanitation as governed by standards and protocols.
• Communicate with kitchen staff, cooks, sous chefs, and the executive chef.
• Follow instructions as directed by supervisors, sous chefs, and the executive chef.
• Attend carving stations on buffets and private functions.
• Actively participate in safety programs and follow polices.
• Assist in all areas of the kitchen as required.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training

Job description

At Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC), we deliver excitement. Our mission is to be the heartbeat of our community by creating connections, building champions, and winning, together. If you’d like to join a team that’s people-first, diverse, innovative, and energized about delivering extraordinary fan experiences to our guests, then we’d love to sign you to our team!

THE POSITION

The First Line Cook is responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations of the kitchen team including food preparations for restaurants, catering and events, and food carving/buffet stations. The role requires a strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards and protocols as this role will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Daily cooking and preparation of food for various building areas;
• Prepare hot plates, cold plates, soups, salads, sauces, and sandwiches for the restaurant, suites, and banquet functions;
• Perform a variety of butchering tasks such as trimming roasts, cutting ribs, chicken, etc.;
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and use of food inventories;
• Maintain a high standard of safety and sanitation as governed by standards and protocols;
• Communicate with kitchen staff, cooks, sous chefs, and the executive chef;
• Follow instructions as directed by supervisors, sous chefs, and the executive chef;
• Attend carving stations on buffets and/or private functions;
• Actively participate in safety programs and follow polices;
• Assist in all areas of the kitchen as required;
• Other duties as required.

THE INDIVIDUAL

The ideal individual will have the following background:

• 5+ years restaurant or hotel cook experience required;
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills;
• High attention to detail and strong ability to maintain an organized kitchen;
• Vast knowledge of kitchen terminology;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once;
• Strong interpersonal and team work skills.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Formal culinary training is considered an asset;
• High school diploma is considered an asset.

This position will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

CSEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.