Line Cook

InnVest Hotels; Banff; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

InnVest Hotels in Canada is seeking a culinary professional to join our team in Banff. The successful candidate will uphold high standards of food preparation, hygiene, and service, supporting the Executive Chef with mise en place and daily kitchen tasks.

The role requires 2-3 years of culinary experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility for weekends and holidays is essential to meet guest expectations.

Qualifications

• Culinary education and training
• 2-3 years of culinary experience in food service or hospitality industry
• Red Seal Certificate an asset
• Food Handlers Certification an asset
• Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Works well as part of a team
• Exposure to heat, steam, cold, smoke
• Ability to lift and carry a weight of approximately 40 pounds
• Demonstrated knowledge of guest service and a genuine desire to exceed guest expectations
• Availability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Report to work well groomed, in uniform, and maintain personal hygiene.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward associates and guests.
• Keep a clean and sanitary work station area including equipment.
• Organize, prepare and maintain mise en place.
• Serve menu items per standards, plating, and garnish.
• Prepare meat, fish, vegetables for roasting, grilling, sautéing, and steaming.
• Portion food products per standard size and recipe.
• Assist with cutting, precooking and marinating during off-peak periods.
• Ensure safe and hygienic food handling practices.
• Maintain tidy storage areas and proper product storage.
• Comply with safety regulations and participate in health and safety program.
• Take on additional duties as assigned by Executive Chef.

Skills

Culinary education

Culinary experience

Red Seal Certificate

Food Handlers Certification

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Team player

Guest service

Flexible shifts

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Passion Drives Performance. InnVest succeeds because our people love what we do. Our entire team shares a deep-rooted passion for the world of hospitality & travel that extends far beyond the walls of our offices and locations.

Our company culture is built on collaboration. A nimble team where everyone has a voice at the table and an opportunity to pursue their passions. Our skillsets are as diverse as our portfolio, but we all have a singular focus: a belief that partnerships deliver the best results, an entrepreneurial approach to decision making, respect for others, a strong sense of integrity and a curiosity to challenge the status quo.

With over 75 hotels in our portfolio, representing 18 internationally recognized hotel brands, InnVest is the largest independent owner of hotels in Canada. In addition, our management team oversees the day-to-day activities of almost 70 hotels also making InnVest the largest independent operator of hotels in Canada. InnVest’s portfolio is geographically diverse with hotels from Vancouver, BC to Corner Brook, NL but also experientially diverse from roadside inns to luxury urban properties.

At InnVest, our mission is simple – to deliver outstanding guest experiences and superior returns on quality hospitality investment. A career at InnVest will provide you with unrivalled opportunities and invaluable exposure to Canada’s largest independently-owned and operated hotel portfolio.

ACTIVITIES

• Report to work well groomed, in uniform, and at all times practice good personal hygiene.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward associates and guests.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Organize, prepare and maintain mise en place.
• Serve menu items as per the standards, plating presentation and garnish.
• Prepare meat, fish, vegetables and other foods for roasting, broiling, grilling, braising, sautéing and steaming.
• Portion food products prior to cooking per standard portion size and recipe specification.
• Assist with cutting, precooking and marinating during off peak periods.
• Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices.
• Ensure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately.
• Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program.
• Additional duties as assigned by Executive Chef.

COMPETENCIES WE ARE SEEKING

• Culinary education and training
• 2-3 years of culinary experience in food service or hospitality industry
• Red Seal Certificate an asset
• Food Handlers Certification an asset
• Detail-oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Works well as part of a team
• Exposure to heat, steam, cold, smoke
• Ability to lift and carry a weight of approximately 40 pounds
• Demonstrated knowledge of guest service and a genuine desire to exceed guest expectations
• Availability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays

Preferred

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals