Experienced First Cook

Welcome! The Banff Park Lodge Hotel Collective operates 3 hotel properties, Banff Park Lodge, Bow View Lodge, and Peaks Hotel & Suites. Within the Banff Park Lodge property, we operate 2 restaurants, La Terrazza and Crave Mountain Grill. Staff and guests alike can enjoy our ideal location, close to the liveliness of downtown Banff on one side and the serenity of the Bow River on the other.

We are proudly committed to creating an inclusive workplace and understand the importance of diversity in our team.* We wish to provide a safe and equal work environment for all to foster success inside and outside of work. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination, including in recruitment, based on race, colour, religion, gender and sexuality, nationality, age, disability, Aboriginal/Native American status, or other. We are happy to consider accessibility assistance to applicants* upon request. Please submit accommodation requests to hradmin@banffparklodge.com and title “”APPLICATION ASSISTANCE REQUEST”. We thank all candidates for their application.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team as a First Cook.

This position is full-time, permanent, offering 30-40 hours of work per week.
The starting wage range is $20.00-$22.00 per hour based on experience.

Employee Incentives (subject to change)

• Staff accommodation ranging from $8.00 – $22.00 per day (based on availability),
• Staff rates and friends and family rates at our hotels and restaurants,
• Frequently held staff events,
• Staff Cafeteria serving discounted meals for lunch and dinner daily,
• Health benefits available after 6 months of employment, including life insurance, dental, medical and drug coverage,
• Uniforms supplied (excluding footwear) and free dry cleaning for work attire available,
• Payroll deduction available for a local gym membership,
• Use of hotel pool and gym facility (restrictions apply),
• 15% off treatments at Cedar & Sage
• Employee Referral Program,
• Education reimbursement for English as a Second Language Course
• And more!

Responsibilities:

• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
• Report to and follow instructions from Executive Chef and Sous Chef
• Maintain clean and safe work station
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely fashion
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Minimize food waste and spoilage

Ideal Candidate:

• Aspiring to become an apprentice
• One year of experience in a kitchen required, hotel restaurant cooking is an asset
• Prepares high quality food and follows superior sanitation standards
• Is physically capable of lifting and carrying heavy items and standing for long periods of time
• Is a team player, able to work in close conditions with several other people

INTERESTED?

Apply through email by sending your resume to hradmin@banffparklodge.com.
Or bring your resume in person to 201 Lynx Street.
Kindly include the following information in your application:
1. When is your available start date?
2. How long do you plan to be in Banff?
3. Do you require staff accommodation?
4. Please state your pronoun (optional).
5. Do you require assistance during the application process? If so, please send an email to hradmin@banffparklodge.com to request assistance OR indicate Not Applicable (N/A).

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Thank you for your interest in our company!