Prep Cook

Banff Caribou Properties • Banff, AB

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Prep Cooks support the culinary team by preparing ingredients, maintaining an organized workstation, and assisting with daily food production. This role is essential to ensuring efficient kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and consistency.

Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Positive attitude, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Prep Cook or in a commercial kitchen is an asset but not required.
• Basic knife skills and knowledge of food preparation techniques are considered an asset.
• Food Safe certification is an asset (or willingness to obtain, if required).

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, dicing, and portioning food according to recipes and chef instructions.
• Assist with the preparation of salads, sauces, dressings, soups, and other menu items as assigned.
• Measure and portion ingredients to ensure consistency and minimize food waste.
• Label, date, and properly store food items following food safety and rotation procedures (FIFO).
• Maintain clean and organized prep stations, kitchen equipment, and food storage areas.
• Restock ingredients, supplies, and kitchen items throughout the shift.
• Assist line cooks and chefs with food preparation and general kitchen duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable and clean employee housing.
• Annual anniversary bonus of up to $1000
• Food and beverage discounts at all of our restaurants and cafes
• Health and wellbeing programs, including free yoga, free canoe passes, discounted ski pass, golf membership and fitness club memberships.
• Discounts on spa services, movie passes, and rental/retail goods.
• Complimentary hotel stays at any of our 15 hotels!
• Fun employee events and opportunities to meet people.
• Opportunity to invest in our Employee Share Ownership Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed