Second Cook, Banquets (Full-Time)

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Calgary; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary upgrades

Extended stays

Discounted stays across Fairmont & R&A

Discounted stays across Marriott & R&F

Special dining and wellness discounts

Added luxuries to enhance your exp

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement savings

Employee and family assistance program

Job summary

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Banquet Second Cook for Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire, a luxurious downtown hotel. You will assist with banquet food preparation, mise en place, and production for high-volume events, while developing culinary techniques and ensuring quality.

Join a team that values luxury service, safety standards, and collaboration during service, with opportunities to grow as you work toward professional certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years culinary experience developing cooking techniques for banquet production, station prep and ingredient preparation.
• Working towards Journeyperson/Red Seal certification.
• Food Handler certification required.
• Culinary diploma considered an asset.
• Ability to manage prep tasks independently while supporting event production timelines.
• Embrace the company brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.
• Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for banquet events including plated meals and buffet service.
• Assist with mise en place preparation for upcoming events.
• Maintain knowledge of banquet menu items and ingredients.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations.
• Ensure proper product storage and rotation.
• Assist with production setup for large-scale banquet events.
• Work collaboratively with team during service.
• Support plating operations during banquet execution.
• Participate in shift briefings and production discussions.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ensure safe handling of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Culinary experience

Prep task management

Team collaboration

Education

Journeyperson/Red Seal certification

Culinary diploma asset

Food Handler certification

Job description

Company Description

Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire is a uniquely managed Fairmont property within Accor; operating as a franchised Marriott property. Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire is Calgary’s all-suite urban retreat between downtown city life and the scenic Bow River. Designed for those in pursuit of adventure, joy and relaxation, our downtown located hotel is nestled between the urban vibes of a bustling city and the peaceful tranquillity of the Bow River and Prince’s Island Park. Discover adventures from the heights of the Calgary Tower for enchanting city views to river floating down the Canadian Rockies glacier fed Bow River. Experience the many sides of our beautiful city at Sheraton Suites Calgary EauClaire.

About The Application Process

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

Job Description

We invite you to join the world of hospitality at Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire as our new Banquet Second Cook. The Second Cook plays a key role in assisting with banquet food preparation and culinary operations while developing stronger culinary techniques and production skills.

Key Responsibilities

Banquet Food Preparation

• Prepare food items for banquet events including plated meals and buffet service.


• Assist with mise en place preparation for upcoming events.


• Maintain knowledge of banquet menu items and ingredients.

Kitchen Operations

• Maintain clean and organized workstations.


• Ensure proper product storage and rotation.


• Assist with production setup for large-scale banquet events.

Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with team during service.


• Support plating operations during banquet execution.


• Participate in shift briefings and production discussions.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards.


• Ensure safe handling of kitchen equipment.

Qualifications

What will you bring to this role?

• Minimum 2 years culinary experience developing cooking techniques for banquet production, station prep and ingredient preparation.


• Working towards Journeyperson/Red Seal certification.


• Food Handler certification required.


• Culinary diploma considered an asset.


• Ability to manage prep tasks independently while supporting event production timelines with the ability to increase speed and efficiency in high-volume service.


• Embrace the company brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.


• Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during event preparation.


• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-temperature kitchen environment.

Additional Information

Employee Benefits

• Complimentary upgrades


• Extended stays


• Discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties and Marriott properties


• Special dining and wellness discounts


• Added luxuries to enhance your experience


• Medical benefits


• Dental benefits


• Vision benefits


• Retirement savings


• Employee and family assistance program

Our Values

Respect

We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

Belonging

We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.

Integrity

We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.

Empowerment

We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences.

Excellence

We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

Visa Requirements

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

Accommodations

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodation 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]