Second Cook, Pastry Kitchen (Part-time)

Fairmont Waterfront; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary upgrades

Discounted stays across Fairmont & R個?

Dining and wellness discounts

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Fairmont Palliser invites qualified culinary professionals to join our luxury hotel in Calgary as Second Cook, Pastry Kitchen. You will craft high-end pastries and dishes for our outlets and events, reporting to the Pastry Chef and contributing to an exceptional guest experience.

We value experience in busy hotel kitchens, a team-oriented mindset, and a passion for delivering refined hospitality. This role offers growth within a world-class operation and access to our exclusive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 years of kitchen experience, preferably in hotel operation.
• Able to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive service to guests and colleagues.
• Ensure menu items are prepared and served according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, and allergies.
• Support other kitchen areas and colleagues as needed.
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain safe, clean workspace and comply with health and safety standards.
• Maintain awareness of food safety and hygiene policies.
• Assist with temperature records and equipment cleaning.
• Promote teamwork across departments.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Guest interaction

Communication

Team player

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Fairmont Palliser | A Legacy of Excellence, A Future of Possibility

Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii, to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.

For over a century, Fairmont Palliser has stood as Calgary’s most iconic hotel—a symbol of timeless elegance, heartfelt hospitality, and deep community roots. Since opening in 1914, we have welcomed dignitaries, trailblazers, and generations of guests with impeccable service and unforgettable experiences.

Our story is woven into the fabric of Calgary’s history, and our people are at the heart of it all. At Fairmont Palliser, we believe in creating a workplace where tradition meets innovation, where careers are cultivated, and where everyone is empowered to thrive. Whether you are just beginning your journey in hospitality or bringing years of experience to the table, here you will find a team that values connection, excellence, and purpose.

Join us in delivering elevated experiences and be part of a legacy that continues to shape the future of hospitality in Calgary.

Job Description

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Palliser as our new Second Cook, Pastry Kitchen. Inspire and create the grandest experience for our guest, clients and colleagues every day. Create cutting edge and high end dishes for our food and beverage outlets and event spaces. Create for yourself a career and develop within a world class hotel operation. Reporting to the Pastry Chef.

Key Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive service to all our guest and colleagues
• Ensure the consistency in the preparation and execution of all food items according to the hotel recipes and standards
• Ensure we are producing and serving the best possible product to our guests and colleagues
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, including ingredients and allergies
• Assist and support other kitchen areas and fellow colleagues as needed
• Follow kitchen policies, procedures and service
• 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 procedures at all times
• Completes all temperature records, honestly and correctly
• Cleaning of kitchen equipment including fridges and freezers
• Maintain awareness of, and ensuring compliance with all sustainability and food waste reduction/diversion policies, procedures and programs at the hotel
• Promoting teamwork between the kitchen and all other departments, especially food and beverage service colleagues & leaders
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What will you bring to this role?

• 2years of kitchen experience, preferably in hotel operation
• Comfortable working with guests in a public areas
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, to provide clear direction to all hotel colleagues & leaders.
• Energetic, self-motivated, out-going, team-player
• Demonstrates a high level of responsibility and accountability
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume Kitchen
• Energetic, self-motivated, out-going, team-player

Additional Information

Employee 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.Comprehensive benefits package including health, paramedical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for eligible employees. Company-matched pension plan, as well as RRSP & TFSA options. Complimentary meal in staff cafeteria during shifts.

Our Values

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

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

Belonging:
We celebrate our differences.We support each other andwe always stand together.

Empowerment:
We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments thatcreate unforgettable experiences.

Integrity:
We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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

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