First Cook

Job title: First Cook

Company: Accor

Job description: Company DescriptionExperience luxury, adventure, and the great outdoors at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge-where the stunning Canadian Rockies are your backyard. Take your career to new heights while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, world-class hospitality, and endless opportunities to explore. This is more than just a job-it’s a chance to live, work, and thrive in a place like no other. Join us and make every day an unforgettable adventure!Job DescriptionEvery memorable dining experience at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge begins behind the scenes with our culinary team’s commitment to safe, efficient operations and exceptional cuisine. As First Cook, the care you devote to all aspects of food preparation will result in the creation of truly spectacular fare.Starting Rate: $21.01 per hourWhat you will be doing:Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Execute, oversee food items for a la carte and/or banquet menus in service to hotel recipes and standards
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions
• Responsible for ensuring preparation of all pertinent food items for work station and able to maintain the departments level of production and guest expectations in the absence of the Chef de Partie
• Monitor present and upcoming business volumes as well as food items and to communicate relevant information to their department in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

QualificationsYour experience and skills include:

• 2-3 years kitchen experience in a 4 or 5 star hotel or reputable restaurant required
• Successful completion of Alberta’s Food Handler Certification
• Diploma or equivalent Certification in a Culinary program required
• Strong Knife skills and safe handling is required
• Valid Alberta driver’s license an asset

Additional InformationVisa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.Job Perks & Benefits:

• Subsidized staff accommodation assistance provided
• One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria
• 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 Banff, Lake Louise & Whistler (subject to availability)
• Comprehensive wellness platform for employee mental health and wellbeing support
• Discounts while using our resort’s Food & Beverage Outlets, Fitness Centre, and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Golf Course
• 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 Jasper Park Lodge and over 5,000 properties with Accor

We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodations through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence:

Expected salary: $21.01 per hour

Location: Jasper, AB

Job date: Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:13:01 GMT

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