Prep Cook - Pastry

Fairmont; Lake Louise; On-site; CAD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized staff accommodation

One complimentary meal per shift

Comprehensive benefits package

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Employee travel program

Travel discounts on properties

Talent development opportunities

Job summary

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Banff National Park invites you to join our culinary team, developing skills alongside some of Fairmont’s most talented chefs while enjoying the lifestyle of the Canadian Rockies.

Pay rate is $19.71 per hour. You may work weekends and holidays; full-time status includes subsidized on-site accommodations, one complimentary meal per shift, comprehensive benefits, a defined contribution pension plan and employee travel discounts across Fairmont properties.

Qualifications

• Passionate about Culinary Arts with a positive attitude and a desire to learn.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High School diploma an asset.
• Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen an asset.
• Previous H&S & WHMIS an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic kitchen duties including peeling and cutting, assisting with banquet plate up, delivering food items for functions to various areas in the hotel.
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications to maintain consistency and ensure standards are met.
• Ensure station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard.
• Keep overproduction and food waste to a minimum to reduce food cost expense.
• Operate all kitchen equipment safely and professionally at all times.
• Ensure all food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely per hotel and government guidelines.

Skills

Passionate about Culinary Arts

Excellent interpersonal and kommunikac

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today!

Job Description

Come join the culinary team at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Develop your culinary skills with some of Fairmont’s most talented chefs, while enjoying the lifestyle of the Canadian Rockies.

Pay Rate: $19.71/hr

Job Duties Include:

• Perform basic kitchen duties including but not limited to; peeling and cutting, assisting with banquet plate up, delivering food items for functions to various areas in the hotel
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met
• Ensure that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard
• Keep overproduction and food waste to a minimum in order to reduce food cost expense
• Will operate all kitchen equipment and conduct themselves with safety in mind at all times
• Ensure that all food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely in accordance with hotel and government Food Safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Passionate about Culinary Arts with a positive attitude and a desire to learn
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High School diploma an asset
• Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen an asset
• Previous H&S & WHMIS an asset

You may be required to work on holidays, weekends, overnights and other non-day shifts. Submission of your application to Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise indicates that you are able to meet these requirements as needed.

Additional Information

• Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $8/meal)
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affiliation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
• 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 - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor

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

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]

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.