Culinary Opportunities (Spring/Summer & Permanent)

We are currently looking for candidates who have the following experience and skills for Culinary.  Every 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 a culinary person, the care you devote to all aspects of food preparation will result in the creation of truly spectacular fare. 

Covid-19 Safety Policy: In order to keep our employees and the general public safe from the threat of Covid 19 and the rise of variants in the community, the Hotel has implemented a Covid-19 Safety Policy.

Available Opportunities

• General Cook 
• Second Cook
• First Cook
• Chef de Partie ( Outlets & Garde Manger)
• Senior Chef de Partie

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Follow departmental policies, procedures and service standards
• Assist in the preparation and service of all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according 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
• Ensure proper labeling, dating and  storage of all items in the kitchen
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Adhere to the hotel’s vehicle handling and safety policies while driving hotel and guest vehicles
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the culinary field an asset
• Successful completion of Alberta’s Food Handler Certification is required
• Understanding of knife use and safety required
• Diploma or Certification in a Culinary discipline an asset
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimum supervision
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization
• For seasonal positions must be available as early as May 1^st and ending no earlier than September 31^st
• Depending on each position there could be additional qualifications that are required

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Sitting - 1-2 hrs/day
• Walking - 1-8 hrs/day
• Standing - 6-8 hrs/day
• Bending/Reaching - 1-3 hrs/day
• Pushing/Pulling - 1-3 hrs/day
• Physical Effort – required to lift up to 50lbs
• Environmental Stress - High - works mainly inside, however outside work may be required

CWMR-1907 - CWMR-2022