- Full-Time
- Permanent
- FAIRMONT
- Culinary
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Canada
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First Cook
Region
Luxury & Lifestyle
Embrace your passion for hiking, skiing, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities in Banff National Park while pursuing a fulfilling career at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Take a risk, make a change and experience a new adventure while further developing your career. To live and work in a National Park is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our team is a network of empowered individuals with a strong sense of themselves and the hospitality industry. Work hard, play hard and receive extraordinary benefits including subsidized onsite accommodations, which make saving money very easy to manage. Join our Fairmont family today!
As a First Cook at Fairmont, you will play an essential role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences to our guests. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality dishes in accordance with established recipes, maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen, and ensuring that every meal served meets the Fairmont brand's high standards.
Position Type: Permanent
Rate of Pay: $22.04/hour
Start Date: July 2025
Job Duties Include:
- Review the daily production sheets with the Chef de Partie/Sous Chef and prepare the food items in accordance with Fairmont standards
- Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency
- Monitor food presentation, ensuring that all dishes are plated attractively and meet quality standards.
- Follow all safety, health, and sanitation procedures to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- Ensure that cook station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation of ingredients and supplies to minimize waste and prevent contamination
- Carry out any other tasks as assigned
Your experience and skillset includes:
- 3-4 years cooking experience in two different kitchen departments an asset - i.e. garde manger, banquets, a la carte, breakfast etc.
- Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards an asset
- Red Seal Certificate (Journeyman’s papers) or recognized international equivalent an asset
Job Perks & Benefits:
- Subsidized staff accommodation provided on-site for full time status employees
- One complimentary meal per shift in our staff cafeteria (additional meals can be purchased for $5/meal)
- Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Vision & Dental) including extended benefits like; Mental Health (up to $5,000/year), Orthodontics (up to $2,500/year), Fertility Drugs and Gender Affirmation (Lifetime maximum of $10,000) for full time permanent status employees
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching up to 5% of annual earnings for full time permanent status employees
- 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 - Discounted room rates including 50% off all food & beverage at Fairmont Resorts in Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper & Whistler (subject to availability)
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and over 5,000 properties with Accor
Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
APPLY TODAY: Whether you're just launching your career or looking for a new adventure, we invite you to visit www.lakelouisejobs.com to learn more about Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 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: CLL.Careers@Fairmont.com
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
At Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Discover a world where life pulses with passion
Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.
When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.
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