First Cook

AccorHotel•Municipality of Jasper, AB

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, as our new First Cook. Every memorable dining experience at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge begins behind the scenes with our culinary team’s commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. As First Cook, the care you devote to all aspects of food preparation will result in the creation of truly spectacular fare.

Requirements

2-3 years kitchen experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel or reputable restaurant required
Successful completion of Alberta’s Food Handler Certification is required
Diploma or Equivalent Certification in a Culinary program required
Strong Knife skills and safe handling is required
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal – remove this word and problem solving abilities
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team with minimum supervision
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Responsibilities

Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
Execute and oversee all food items for a la carte and or banquet menus in service to hotel recipes and standards
Assist and oversee ordering levels and production in relevant departments in the absence of CDP
Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
Control waste and spoilage in the assigned department
Ensure proper labeling, dating and storage of all items in the kitchen
Responsible for ensuring preparation of all pertinent food items for work station and able to maintain the departments level of production and guest expectations in the absence of the Chef de Partie
Monitor present and upcoming business volumes as well as food items and to communicate relevant information to their department in a timely manner
Handle guest allergy concerns with appropriate care and importance by reporting to CDP
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

Benefits

Complimentary upgrades
Extended stays
Discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties
Special dining and wellness discounts
Subsidized staff accommodation assistance provided
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 Lodge Golf 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 Lodge and over 5,700 properties with Accor