Second Cook (Full Time)

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 32,910 - 34,288; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental benefits

Employer matching Pension Plan

Travel discounts at Fairmont & Accor

Wellness program

Learning & development programs

CSR initiatives

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in Canada is seeking a Second Cook (Full Time) to join our luxury kitchen team. You will prepare high-quality dishes, adhere to standardized recipes, and maintain a clean, efficient workstation while supporting Chef de Partie and Sous Chef.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years cooking experience, a valid Food Handler Certificate, and a culinary school credential. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development within a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of cooking experience.
• Valid Food Handler Certificate required.
• Luxury hotel experience is an asset.
• Culinary school diploma or certificate required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes and presentations as directed by the Chef de Partie/Sous Chef.
• Prepare food items in a timely and efficient manner to ensure guest service.
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications for consistency.
• Keep workstation clean and organized, including refrigerators and surfaces.
• Ensure station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard.
• Complete other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Culinary school diploma/certificate

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Second Cook (Full Time)

Do you have an appetite for career progression and ready to take your culinary skills to a world-class platform? Take your career to a whole new level with us and join our kitchen team.

What You Will Be Doing

• Prepare food to the highest standards of quality and presentation in the workstation as directed by the Chef de Partie/Sous Chef on duty. Work within the station in a clean, safe and efficient manner in accordance with the kitchen’s procedures and standards.
• Prepare the necessary food items as directed by the Chef de Partie/Sous Chef in accordance with standards and in a timely and efficient fashion to ensure that there is no interruption to guest service.
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency and ensure all standards are met.
• Keep the workstation clean and organized, including refrigerators/freezers, countertops and stove tops.
• Ensure that station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard.
• Complete other job-related duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Physical Aspect of the Position

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Constant kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting.
• Frequent ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of cooking experience.
• Valid Food Handler Certificate required.
• Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards is an asset.
• Certificate or Diploma from a recognized Culinary School.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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

What’s In It For You

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like Mental Health (up to $5,000/year) for full‑time permanent status employees.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full‑time permanent status employees.
• Employee travel program with discounts on room rates as well as on food & beverage at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide.
• Comprehensive wellness platform (Greenshield) for employee mental health and wellbeing support.
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills.
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities.

Hourly Rate Range: $23.89 - $24.89 CAD Gross per hour.