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First Cook

Full-time

Pomeroy Lodging LP

Your Kananaskis Working Adventure starts here: Make money & memories in the mountains. Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge is located 1-hour drive from Calgary’s city limits nestled amidst the pines where luxury and mountain living blends seamlessly.

Start a new Adventure while working for an Autograph by Marriott resort located in the heart of the iconic Canadian Rockies!  The Kananaskis Mountain Lodge is surrounded by untouched beauty and rugged mountain peaks, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those seeking a culture that offers a work-hard, play-hard mantra, an empowering workplace, industry-best perks and benefits, and amazing development opportunities for those looking to grow a career.  Join the Marriott family today!

Job Title: FIRST COOK (NOC 63200)

We are recruiting for 6 First Cooks. The First Cook position is full-time 30-40 hours per week, permanent with an hourly rate range of $20.60 - $22.70.  Overtime may be necessary as required paid at time and half. This position may be eligible for property-level incentives and bonus programs.

Job duties:

  • Prepare and cook complete meals, individual dishes and foods.
  • Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities in a restaurant establishment.
  • Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment.
  • Supervise activities of 2 nd and 3 rd
  • May create new recipes with assistance of Chef de Partie.
  • Enforcing strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen and follow the rules of health and safety.
  • Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins.
  • Ensure that the production, preparation and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times.
  • Ensure highest levels of guest satisfaction, quality, operating and food costs on an ongoing basis.
  • Knowledge of all standard procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, receiving, storage and sanitation.
  • Follow good preservation standards for the proper handling of all food products at the right temperature.
  • Flexible shift hours will be required.

Employment Experience and Educational Requirements:

  • 1-2 years of commercial cooking experience.

Physical Demands:

  • Requires prolonged standing and walking throughout the shift in kitchen and storage areas.
  • Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and crouching to access low shelves, ovens, refrigeration units, and storage areas.
  • Repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements (knife work, chopping, whisking, plating, sautéing).
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25–50 lbs (e.g., bulk food products, stock pots, kitchen equipment).
  • Manual handling of heavy cookware, including full stock pots, sheet pans, and hotel pans.
  • Exposure to temperature fluctuations (hot cooking line, walk-in coolers, freezers)
  • Ability to maintain focus and physical stamina during high-volume production and time-sensitive service periods
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays based on business levels. 

Amazing Perks:

  • Annual wage and performance review
  • Personal days: 5 per year after 90 days of continued full-time employment
  • Food and Beverage discounts at ALL 6 of our dining outlets
  • Growth and development opportunities, both personal and professional
  • Onsite newly-renovated staff accommodations which includes an employee gym
  • One meal per day in our employee cafeteria (taxable benefit)
  • Discounts on activities offered through our Activities Committee:  Skydiving, Yoga, rafting, to name a few
  • Shuttle access to Calgary and Canmore
  • Health and Wellness benefits (some restrictions may apply)
  • Vacation is accrued starting on your first day of work at a rate of 4% of your earnings
  • Marriott Destinations membership providing you with discounted room rates and food and beverage discounts at any of Marriott’s chain of hotels
  • Discounted access to our Nordic Spa*
  • Discounted Ski Pass and Golf rates*
  • Kananaskis Parks Pass

If you’re interested in a company that rewards you for your dedication and commitment, then Kananaskis Mountain Lodge is the right place to establish your career!

Apply now or visit us to learn more information at 

Experience the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge here:  

 *Season Availability, subject to cut off dates.

Vacancy posted 22 days ago
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