Kitchen Attendant

The Westin Calgary Airport; Calgary; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness benefit plan

On-the-job training

Growth opportunities

Personal days after 90 days

Pomeroy Stay Travel Program

Job summary

Pomeroy Lodging is hiring a Kitchen Attendant to support the culinary team and maintain a clean, efficient kitchen. You will assist with basic food prep, dishwashing, and supply replenishment while upholding high standards of cleanliness and safety.

The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced setting, a focus on safety, and a professional demeanor with guests and colleagues. Training and opportunities for growth are available within our properties.

Qualifications

• Must have Foodsafe Level 2 or higher.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism.
• Aware of health and safety practices in a kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a friendly, attentive, and professional demeanor during guest encounters and responds appropriately to requests and complaints.
• Assists in basic food preparation tasks and prepares ingredients for cooking.
• Washes dishes, utensils, pots, and pans, and keeps the kitchen area clean and organized.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen equipment and ensures supplies are stocked and rotated.
• Adheres to sanitation guidelines to maintain a hygienic kitchen environment.

Skills

Stamina

Professional attitude

Health & safety awareness

Education

Foodsafe Level 2 or higher

Job description

We are looking for a Kitchen Attendant to join our team!

Are you an individual with both incredible physical stamina, and strong time management abilities? This is the perfect job for you!

Job Description

As the Kitchen Attendant, you are authorized to create inspired and memorable dining experiences for our guests. You will support the culinary team by assisting in various tasks, maintaining cleanliness and organization, and ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen. We commit to giving you the training, tools, support and feedback required to be successful; achieving excellence is up to you.

Pomeroy Perks

• Competitive wages and Health and Wellness benefit plan.
• Paid on-the-job training with additional learning opportunities.
• Growth and development opportunities, both personal and professional.
• Personal days: 5 per year after 90 days of continuous full-time employment.
• Pomeroy Stay Travel Program.

Key Focuses

• Maintains a friendly, attentive, and professional demeanor during all guest encounters and responds appropriately to guest requests and complaints.
• Understands that effective and cohesive communication between departments is vital to the hotel's operation.
• Assists in basic food preparation tasks, such as chopping vegetables, peeling fruits, and preparing ingredients for cooking.
• Washes dishes, utensils, pots, and pans by hand or using dishwashers. Maintains a clean and organized kitchen area, including counters, sinks, and equipment.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen equipment such as stovetops, ovens, grills, and fryers.
• Replenishes kitchen supplies, such as spices, condiments, and paper products, to ensure a well-stocked kitchen.
• Disposes of kitchen waste and trash properly, following established sanitation procedures.
• Assists in the storage and rotation of food items to maintain freshness and prevent spillage.
• Adheres to food safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a hygienic and safe kitchen environment.
• Protects self, co-workers, and guests against safety hazards and reports them immediately to the Executive Chef.

Experience/Passions/Education

• Valid Foodsafe certificate or advanced (Level 2) Food Safety certification is preferred.
• Must be able to work in a high-paced, stressful environment and maintain a professional attitude.
• Must be Health and Safety conscious and dedicated to maintaining a safe work environment.

Working Conditions

This position may work day, afternoon, or evening shift any day of the week or weekend with long days to meet periodic upturns in business demands or meet deadlines. This position is set in a fast-paced and, at times, high-pressure environment that requires continuous physical movement, the ability to lift up to 30 lbs., and the ability to manage multiple sequences and demands. There may be periods of independent work and changes in temperature from the back to the front of the house.

About Pomeroy Lodging

Pomeroy Lodging is Western Canada's leader in hospitality and lodging. Driven to meet every need, we own and operate a comprehensive range of hotels and resorts throughout the West. Our investment goes well beyond the walls of our hotels and the land we build on. Pomeroy Lodging is committed to investing heavily in our people, properties, and communities.