FAIRMONT
 
405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB
Permanent
Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB

Job details

Job type
Permanent
Location
405 Spray Avenue, Banff, AB
Benefits
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Company Description

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It's the perfect work/life combination.


Job Description

Second Cook/First Cook

Do you have a natural passion and creativity when it comes to cooking? Would you like be part of a dynamic and innovative team in one of the largest hotels in Canada? Continue your career in the kitchen and come and work with our committed Chefs and strong culinary team preparing and serving the finest meals with amazing local ingredients.

What is in it for you:

Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $4/meal)
Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500 for lifetime), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
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 Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
Comprehensive wellness platform (LifeWorks) for employee mental health and wellbeing support
Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, Spa and Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Courses
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 Banff Springs and over 5,000 properties with Accor
What you will be doing:

Prepare, cook and service all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to the recipes and standards

Have full knowledge of all menu items in your area; participate in the creation of daily features and promotions

Receiving, and maintaining proper rotation of products in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage using FIFO

Adhere to and follow ALLSAFE health and safety protocols

Flexibility to work in any kitchen venue environment at anytime

Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

Minimum 2 years culinary experience

Certificate or Diploma from a recognized Culinary School an asset

Safe Food Handling Certification

Able to lift, carry and pull up to 50lbs and able to constantly stand and walk throughout shift

Able to withstand exposure to kitchen equipment includes large and small ovens, stoves, steam kettles, mixers, sheeter, fryers, rational ovens, steamers, tilt skillets, fridges and freezers as well as blast freezers

Attention to detail, accuracy and consistency with recipes and plating

Demonstrates initiative, and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Able to maintain high service levels under pressure

Your team and working environment:

Fast-paced, upscale, luxury hotel

Close proximity to multiple ski resorts in winter and world-renowned hiking trails in summer

Hospitality employees worldwide making this a great place to develop lifelong connections


Additional Information

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/. Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

APPLY TODAY: For more information on working and living in at Fairmont Banff Springs, please visit www.banffspringsjobs.com.