JOURNEYMAN COOK JOURNEYMAN COOK

First Cook Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.
We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.
The Kitchen at Banff Centre is looking for an experienced First Cook to prepare distinctive dishes in our dining outlets, conveniently located just steps from the Centre's performance, meeting, and accommodation spaces and boasting an incomparable view of the picturesque Bow Valley. Our Kitchen Team are creative and inspired professionals, sharing their passion for great food and presentation perfection. Calm and composed while working in a fast-paced environment, the First Cook works alongside and coaches others in the kitchen to prepare exceptional and memorable food experiences.
Ensure health and safety standards are followed during all stages and methods of food production
Prepare all food to the highest of standards set by the Executive Chef and Sous-Chefs; accommodate special dietary needs as required
Provide guidance and direction to Second Cooks and Pantry Cooks
delegate cleaning tasks to Second Cooks and Pantry Cooks as required
Organize the kitchen in the absence of the Chef de Partie or Demi Chef de Partie
A minimum of 4 years' experience working in a busy restaurant
Experience in pastry, fine dining, buffet, and large volume cooking
Possesses Red Seal or Journeyman Cook's Certificate or international equivalent
In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500-hour probationary period.
This position pays $24.75 per hour, depending on experience, working up to 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
Transitional staff housing options (based on availability)
Employee Assistance Program
Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff!

We are accepting applications for the First Cook position until a suitable candidate has been found.
Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check, verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be made.
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