Second Cook

The Job Resource Centre; Banff; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kitchen at Banff Centre is seeking a Second Cook to prepare distinctive dishes for our dining outlets, located near the Centre’s performance, meeting, and accommodation spaces with views of the Rocky Mountains. You will contribute to memorable dining experiences in a creative, professional kitchen.

Join a team that values calm, composure, and quality in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high standards of food safety and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook for an assigned station, keeping station organized and sanitary.
• Communicate with supervisor about guest numbers, mise en place, and dietary needs.
• Transfer items from fridge/freezer to stations and store leftovers properly.
• Clean and sanitize fridges and freezers to the highest standards.

Job description

The Kitchen at Banff Centre is looking for a Second Cook to prepare distinctive dishes in our dining outlets, conveniently located just steps from the Centre’s performance, meeting, and accommodation spaces and boasting an incomparable view of the Rocky Mountains. Our Kitchen Team are creative and inspired professionals, sharing their passion for great food and presentation perfection. Calm and composed while working in a fast-paced environment, the Second Cook works to prepare exceptional and memorable food experiences.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook for an assigned station; ensuring the work station and equipment are organized, clean, and sanitary and that all health and safety standards are followed during all stages of food preparation
• Communicate effectively with the supervisor to check number of guests, mise en place lists, function sheets and any special dietary needs items to be cooked
• Transfer food items from the fridge and/or freezer to work stations and ensure that left-over food is stored properly
• Clean and sanitize fridges and freezers to the highest standards