First Cook

Experience 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!  

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is undergoing a major culinary transformation. Our kitchens are being rebuilt, re-equipped, and reimagined with new layouts, new equipment, and new standards.

We are looking for culinarians who are adaptable, resilient, and excited to work in a brand-new culinary environment, where processes are being refined, menus are evolving, and expectations are high. If you enjoy learning new systems, working with modern equipment, and helping shape how a kitchen operates, this is an opportunity to be part of something special.

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, as our new First Cook. 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 First Cook, the care you devote to all aspects of food preparation will result in the creation of truly spectacular fare.  

What you will be doing: 

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

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues  
• Execute and oversee all food items for a la carte and or banquet menus in service to hotel recipes and standards  
• Assist and oversee ordering levels and production in relevant departments in the absence of CDP 
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment 
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions 
• Control waste and spoilage in the assigned department 
• Ensure proper labeling, dating and  storage of all items in the kitchen 
• 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 
• Handle guest allergy concerns with appropriate care and importance by reporting to CDP 
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage  
• Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.  
• Other duties as assigned

Your 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 is required
• Diploma or Equivalent Certification in a Culinary program required 
• Strong Knife skills and safe handling is required 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills 
• Strong interpersonal – remove this word and problem solving abilities 
• 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 

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

Job Perks & Benefits: Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits. In addition,  

• Starting rate of Pay: $21.38 per hour  
• 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 5,700 properties with Accor 

About the Application Process:  At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence. 

Apply Today: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit https://www.jasperparklodgejobs.com  to learn more about Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and the extraordinary opportunities that exist within our resort!

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: JPL.careers@fairmont.com  

Want to learn more about this opportunity? View the complete job description by clicking this link: First Cook.pdf

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