Second Cook

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity; Banff; Presencial; CAD 24.000 - 34.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Staff cafeteria discounts

Discounted fitness facility membership

Resumo da vaga

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity seeks a Second Cook to create distinctive dishes in a fast-paced Kitchen team. Located near the Rocky Mountains, the role requires culinary expertise and a commitment to food safety and cleanliness.

The ideal candidate will have 2 years of relevant experience and some culinary education. Benefits include a competitive hourly wage, employee assistance program, and professional development opportunities for staff.

Qualificações

• 2 years of culinary experience in a high volume restaurant or hotel.
• Some post-secondary education is required, preferably in culinary arts.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English is necessary.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and cook for an assigned station maintaining cleanliness.
• Communicate guest needs and special dietary requirements effectively.
• Store leftover food properly and clean stations as required.

Conhecimentos

Culinary experience

Communication

Food safety standards

Formação

Post-secondary education in culinary arts

Journeyman Cook’s certificate or Red Seal

Descrição da vaga

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential. Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity acknowledges, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity

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

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• 2 years’ of culinary experience within a high volume restaurant or hotel with emphasis on buffet and large-volume production
• Some post-secondary education is required, ideally working towards the completion of a Journeyman Cook’s certificate or Red Seal
• Able to take direction, and give direction, in English

Employment Terms & Benefits

• In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500-hour probationary period.
• This position pays $20.74 per hour, working up to 40 hours a week on a rotating schedule.
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional Development
  • Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
  • Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate - first month free for new staff!

• Candidates offered a position with the Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.
• Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Commitment to Diversity

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Guided by our values, Banff Centre is rooted in Alberta with provincial, national and global impact. Our strength arises from inclusion; the diversity of people, ideas, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds in our work and team. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply.

Privacy Statement

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