Senior Line Cook & Kitchen Lead — Events & Catering

Calgary Sports and Entertainment; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) is seeking a First Line Cook to support day-to-day kitchen operations across restaurants, catering and events. The role emphasizes food safety, a clean kitchen, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include daily cooking, preparing hot and cold plates, soups, salads, sauces, and sandwiches for various venues, with opportunities to carve at buffets and private functions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years restaurant or hotel cook experience required.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• High attention to detail and organized kitchen.
• Vast knowledge of kitchen terminology.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily cooking and preparation for restaurant, suites, and banquet functions.
• Prepare hot plates, cold plates, soups, salads, sauces, and sandwiches.
• Perform a variety of butchering tasks such as trimming roasts and cutting meat.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and use of food inventories.
• Maintain a high standard of safety and sanitation as governed by standards and protocols.
• Communicate with kitchen staff, cooks, sous chefs, and the executive chef.
• Follow instructions as directed by supervisors, sous chefs, and the executive chef.
• Attend carving stations on buffets and private functions.
• Actively participate in safety programs and follow polices.
• Assist in all areas of the kitchen as required.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training

Job description

Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) is seeking a First Line Cook to support day-to-day kitchen operations across restaurants, catering and events. The role emphasizes food safety, a clean kitchen, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include daily cooking, preparing hot and cold plates, soups, salads, sauces, and sandwiches for various venues, with opportunities to carve at buffets and private functions.