Catering cook

Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 15, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 16, 2026

Original job description

Company Description Simply Elegant is a catering and event services company that focuses on delivering high-quality food and memorable experiences for clients. The organization emphasizes professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail in every event, from intimate gatherings to large celebrations. Team members work in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment where collaboration and customer satisfaction are highly valued. Joining Simply Elegant offers opportunities to develop culinary skills while contributing to well-organized, successful events.
Role Description This full-time Catering Cook role is an on-site position based in Calgary, AB. The Catering Cook prepares and cooks menu items for events, ensuring consistent quality, taste, and presentation according to company standards and event specifications. Daily tasks include food preparation, cooking in bulk quantities, portioning, plating, and assisting with buffet or plated service setups as required. The role involves following food safety and sanitation guidelines, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and supporting inventory management by properly storing ingredients and supplies. The Catering Cook collaborates with chefs, event staff, and management to support smooth event execution, meets time-sensitive deadlines, and adapts to changing event needs.
Qualifications

Strong culinary skills, including experience with bulk cooking, food preparation, and plating for catering or restaurant environments.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and proper handling, storage, and labeling of ingredients.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting, manage multiple tasks, and meet tight timelines for events.
Effective teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with kitchen and event staff.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.
Previous experience in catering, banquet, or high-volume kitchen operations is an asset.
Formal culinary training, apprenticeship, or relevant certification is preferred but not mandatory.
Reliable transportation to on-site locations in Calgary, AB, and a strong commitment to punctuality and professionalism.

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Responsibilities

Prepare and cook menu items for events, including bulk cooking, portioning, plating, and supporting buffet or plated service setups. Follow food safety and sanitation practices, maintain an organized kitchen, support inventory management, and collaborate with event teams to meet deadlines and changing needs.

Requirements

Applicants should have strong culinary skills, knowledge of food safety and ingredient handling, and the ability to work efficiently under tight event timelines. Teamwork, communication, schedule flexibility, reliable transportation in Calgary, and punctuality are expected; catering experience and formal culinary training or certification are preferred but not mandatory.

Skills

Bulk Cooking
Food Preparation
Cooking
Portioning
Plating
Food Safety
Sanitation
Ingredient Handling and Storage
Inventory Management
Kitchen Organization
Teamwork
Communication
Time Management
Adaptability
Catering

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Keywords

Catering
Event Services
Bulk Cooking
Food Preparation
Menu Items
Portioning
Plating
Buffet Service
Food Safety
Sanitation
Ingredient Handling
Ingredient Storage
Labeling
Inventory Management
Kitchen Organization
High-Volume Kitchen Operations
Banquet Operations
Event Execution
Customer Satisfaction
Culinary Training
Apprenticeship
Professionalism
Punctuality

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