Second Cook

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary upgrades

Staff accommodation assistance

One meal per shift

Employee travel program discounts

Wellness program

Staff discounts at F&B outlets

Lifestyle program access

Job summary

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta is seeking a Second Cook to join a reimagined kitchen in a luxury resort. You will work under the Executive Sous Chef, contributing to both à la carte and banquet service in a brand-new culinary setting.

The position emphasizes adaptability, collaboration, and staying composed in a fast-paced, high-standard environment, with strong emphasis on safety, guest satisfaction, and culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• 2 years of kitchen experience in a fast-paced casual dining setting.
• Alberta Food Handler Certification required.
• Solid knife handling and safety training.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service.
• Prepare items for à la carte and banquet menus per recipes and standards.
• Ensure compliance with hotel EHC policies and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas and equipment.
• Know all menu items, daily features and promotions.
• Handle guest allergy concerns with care and report to Chef De Partie.
• Adhere to LQA standards and grooming policy.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies in handling food and beverages.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food Handler Certification

Knife handling

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Job description

Company Description

Experience luxury, adventure, and the great outdoors at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; where the stunning Canadian Rockies are your backyard. Take your career to new heights while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, world-class hospitality, and endless opportunities to explore. This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to live, work, and thrive in a place like no other. Join us and make every day an unforgettable adventure!

Job Description

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is undergoing a major culinary transformation. Our kitchens are being rebuilt, re-equipped, and reimagined with new layouts, new equipment, and new standards. We are looking for culinarians who are adaptable, resilient, and excited to work in a brand-new culinary environment, where processes are being refined, menus are evolving, and expectations are high. If you enjoy learning new systems, working with modern equipment, and helping shape how a kitchen operates, this is an opportunity to be part of something special. We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, as our new Second Cook. Every memorable dining experience at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodgebegins behind the scenes with our culinary team’s commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. As Second Cook, the care you devote to preparing each menu item will not go unnoticed by the guests who are fortunate enough to enjoy them!

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Execute food items for a la carte and/or banquet menus according to hotel recipes and standards while assisting and overseeing production for relevant department
• Ensure compliance with hotel EHC policies and hotel standards.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Handle guest allergy concerns with appropriate care and importance by reporting to Chef De Partie
• Adhere to all LQA standards set up for the department
• Consistently uphold a professional and well-groomed appearance in accordance with the company’s grooming policy
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• 2 years kitchen experience required in a fast paced casual dining experience
• Completion of Alberta’s Food Handler Certification is required
• Solid knife handling and safety required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimum supervision
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Visa Requirements

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

Job Perks & Benefits:

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits. In addition,

• Starting rate of Pay: $ 20.33 per hour
• Subsidized staff accommodation assistance provided
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria
• 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 – exclusive room rates for colleagues, which includes 50% off all food & beverage when staying at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise & Whistler(subject to availability)
• Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and wellbeing support
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Fairmont Jasper Park LodgeGolf Course
• Automatically added to our resort’s Colleague Lifestyle Program which includes access to staff activities and events
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodgeand over 5,700 properties with Accor