Cook
- Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in similar position
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Original job description
At Coast Hotels, we believe our Ambassadors (employees) are at the heart of creating refreshingly local exceptional guest experiences. We are proud to live our core values by fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and backgrounds strengthen our team, our service, and our connection to the communities we serve.
The Cook role will contribute to the overall success of the hotel by assisting in food preparation, providing superior customer service and specialized services for the culinary department. This role is responsible for maintaining a positive work environment and high internal/external customer service standards.
We have both a morning shift which covers breakfast and an afternoon/evening shift that covers lunch and dinner. The Cook position requires availability across all days of the week.
Responsibilities:
- Works a variety of shifts & stations
- Ensures food preparation and service delivery standards are consistently achieved and maintained
- Ensures quality, quantity and presentation of all food prepared, meeting the Coast Hotels standards for freshness, appearance and consistency
- Ensures correct daily requisitioning, receiving, storage and rotation of “mise en place”
- Prepares, cooks and presents food as outlined in the menu descriptions, build sheets, photos, and / or Server’s checks
- Is committed to working safely, including adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene and cleanliness
- Ensures the security and control of all food stocks used in the Kitchen to ensure minimum food wastage
- Directs and assists junior culinary Ambassadors
- Carries out other duties as assigned by the Culinary leadership team
Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in similar position
- Successful completion of high school, with a commitment to obtaining the Inter-Provincial Trade Qualifications
- The following certifications are required: Food Safe Level I, WHMIS
- Hepatitis A vaccination recommended
- Self-motivated team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, multi-functional team environment
- Demonstrated superior customer service philosophy
- Superior communication skills in the English language
- Able to meet physical demands of the position, including standing for long period of time, lifting up to 30 lbs, and bending
- Exemplifies Coast’s core values and enjoys working in a culture of accountability
- Able to work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings, weekends and holidays
Coast Hotels offers a variety of benefits, including competitive wages & benefits, employee discounts, training & development, career advancement opportunities & more!
Coast Hotels is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates and Ambassadors.
If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know.
Coast Hotels would like to thank all interested applicants
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
NO PLACE LIKE COAST !
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting food according to menu standards while ensuring quality, freshness, and proper food safety protocols. They also assist in managing kitchen inventory, directing junior staff, and maintaining a positive, efficient work environment.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role and possess a high school diploma. Required certifications include Food Safe Level I and WHMIS, along with the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
Skills
- Food preparation
- Customer service
- Culinary operations
- Food safety
- Hygiene
- Mise en place
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Communication
- Multi-tasking
- Time management
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Training and development
- Career advancement opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
Keywords
- Cook
- Culinary
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- WHMIS
- Food Safe Level I
- Mise en place
- Kitchen operations
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Inventory control
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills