Second Cook

Accor Hotels; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hotel in downtown Calgary is looking for a Second Cook to prepare high-quality dishes and ensure kitchen operations adhere to health and safety standards. As part of a diverse team, you will have the opportunity to develop your culinary skills in a vibrant environment while contributing to an iconic hospitality experience.

Benefits

Employee benefit card for discounts

Learning programs through our Academies

Opportunities for career development

Participation in Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Qualifications

• 2 years of kitchen experience, preferably in hotel operation.
• Experience with food prep and kitchen operations in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality food preparation according to hotel standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen environment.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff and management.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Company Description

Centrally located in downtown Calgary, Fairmont Palliser is the city’s premier, landmark hotel. With 407 elegantly appointed guest rooms, Fairmont Palliser is truly the place to be. Join us in delivering the iconic Calgary experience.

Job Description

Second Cook
Inspire and create the grandest experience for our guest, clients and colleagues every day. Create cutting edge and high dishes for our food and beverage outlets and banquets. Create for yourself a career and develop within a world class hotel operation.

• Ensure consistent preparation and execution of all food items in accordance with hotel recipes and standards, delivering the highest quality product to both guests and colleagues
• Producing the best hot & cold food and beverages served in the staff cafeteria.
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, including ingredients and allergies.
• Assist and support other kitchen areas and fellow colleagues as needed.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment and ensures that all Health & Safety standards are met, procedures followed and has the knowledge and tools to work safely.
• Maintain awareness of and ensuring compliance with all food safety & hygiene policies and proceduresare followed at all times.
• Completes all temperature records, honestly and correctly.
• Cleaning of kitchen equipment including line fridges.
• Maintain awareness of and ensuring compliance with all sustainability and food waste reduction/diversion policies, procedures and programs at the hotel.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, to provide clear direction to all hotel colleagues & leaders.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of kitchen experience, preferably in hotel operation
• Experience with hot and cold food prep, grill, fryer, or oven stations
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume Kitchen
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Understanding of kitchen operations, health and safety regulations
• Comfortable working with guests in a public area
• Energetic, self-motivated, out-going, team-player

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time (for up to 8 hours).

Additional Information

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Sustainability program

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

Fairmont Palliser is committed to an employment equity program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among staff.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visithttps://careers.accor.com/

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