Banquet Cook (Cook 1–3, based on skill set) - Casual

As a Banquets Cook, you play a key role in executing high-quality culinary offerings for meetings, conferences, weddings, and special events. This role requires strong organizational skills, consistency, and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining luxury presentation and food safety standards.

Why work for Fairmont Pacific Rim?

• Be part of a progressive hotel that embraces the culture and vibrancy of one of Canada’s most beautiful cities, Vancouver, proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work, and the first hotel in North America to achieve Single-Use Plastic Free Certification
• Opportunities to work a variety of high-profile events and large-scale functions
• A competitive rate of $31.80 - $34.30 per hour
• Complimentary work meals through our Colleague Dining Program
• Opportunities to participate in sustainability, charity, and community engagement initiatives
• Access to world-class culinary training, mentorship, and career development opportunities across Fairmont and Accor’s global portfolio
• Work alongside a collaborative and professional culinary team in a luxury environment where precision, pride, and guest experience set the standard

What you will be doing:
 

• Prepare, cook, and plate banquet menu items according to established recipes, event orders, and culinary standards
• Execute service for large-scale events, ensuring food quality, consistency, and timely delivery
• Review banquet event orders (BEOs) and daily production schedules with the culinary leadership team
• Assist with mise en place and production for upcoming events, including prep for future service periods
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, equipment, and storage areas
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards, including proper labeling, dating, and temperature logging
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation of food products to minimize waste
• Support set-up, service, and breakdown of banquet events as required
• Work collaboratively with fellow cooks, stewards, and banquet teams to ensure seamless event execution
• Uphold Five Diamond, Forbes Five-Star, and brand service standards in all aspects of food preparation and presentation
• Other duties assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous experience as a Cook 1 / Cook 3 or equivalent in a professional kitchen environment
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced banquet setting
• Solid knife skills and understanding of basic cooking techniques
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes and banquet event orders
• Strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Food Safe Certification required
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Previous experience in a luxury hotel, convention center, or large-scale banquet operation is an asset

Your team and working environment:

You will be part of a collaborative and high-performing Banquets Culinary team that supports some of the hotel’s most important events. The team values teamwork, precision, and pride in execution, working closely with Banquet Operations and Stewarding to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

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

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/