Second Cook - Pastry

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals

Staff accommodation support

Employee travel program

Wellness program

Staff discounts

Job summary

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge invites applications for a Second Cook in our luxury lakeside kitchen. You will support the Executive Sous Chef, prepare a la carte and banquet items, and ensure high standards in a brand-new culinary environment.

Join a world-class team focused on safety, efficiency, and exceptional cuisine. This position offers benefits aligned with a premier resort and a chance to grow within Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Accor properties worldwide.

Qualifications

• Two years kitchen experience in a fast-paced casual dining environment.
• Alberta Food Handler Certification is required.
• Solid knife handling and safety knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
• Customer-focused with calm, courteous demeanor at all times.

Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service.
• Prepare and plate items for a la carte and banquet menus according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas and equipment.
• Know all menu items, features, and promotions; assist and oversee production.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies and hotel policies.

Skills

Two years kitchen experience

Alberta Food Handler Certification

Knife handling

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Team player

Guest focus

Job 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 atFairmontJasper Park Lodge,asournewSecond 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 ExecutiveSousChef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional,friendlyand engaging service
• Execute food items for a la carte and/or banquet menus according to hotel recipes and standards whileassistingand overseeing production for relevant department
• Ensure compliance with hotel EHC policies and hotel standards.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, andequipment
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, dailyfeaturesand promotions
• Handle guest allergy concerns withappropriate careand importance by reporting toChef DePartie
• Adhere to all LQA standards set up for the department
• Consistently uphold a professional and well-groomed appearancein accordance withthe 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 kitchenexperiencerequiredinafast pacedcasual dining experience
• Completion of Alberta’s Food Handler Certification isrequired
• Solid knife handling and safetyrequired
• 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,remainingcalm and courteous at all times

Visa Requirements:Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable toassistcandidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Additional Information

Job Perks & Benefits:Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleagueperks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, specialdiningand 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: $ 20.33per hour
• Subsidized staff accommodationassistanceprovided
• 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 5,700properties with Accor

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