1st Line Cook - Kitchen Suites

Job summary

The First Line Cook is responsible for daily food preparation, including hot and cold plates, sauces, and butchering tasks. They must maintain high standards of safety and sanitation while communicating effectively with the kitchen team and executive chef.

Job details

At Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, we deliver excitement. Our mission is to be the heartbeat of our community by creating connections, building champions, and winning, together. If you’d like to join a team that’s people-first, diverse, innovative, and energized about delivering extraordinary fan experiences to our guests, then we’d love to sign you to a player's contract! THE POSITION The First Line Cook is responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations of the kitchen suites team in an environment that mixes banquet and line cooking together including bulk preparation and fast pate firing. The role requires a strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards and protocols as this role will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment. WHAT WE OFFER * Gratuities earned every shift; * Parking pass when working; * Opportunity for growth and development; * Advanced scheduling; * Discount at Flames store; * Service and recognition awards; * Be a part of your favorite sporting and entertainment events in the city. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES * Daily cooking and preparation of food using multiple cooking techniques; * Prepare hot plates, cold plates, sauces; * Perform a variety of butchering tasks such as trimming roasts, cutting ribs, chicken, etc.; * Ensure proper storage, handling, and use of food inventories; * Maintain a high standard of safety and sanitation as governed by standards and protocols; * Communicate with kitchen staff, cooks, Suites Chefs, and the executive chef; * Follow instructions as directed by supervisors, Suites chef, and the executive chef; * Work with other departments and needed * Actively participate in safety programs and follow polices; * Assist in all areas of the kitchen as required; * Actively participate in safety programs and follow polices; * Assist in all areas of the kitchen as required; * Other duties as required. THE INDIVIDUAL The ideal individual will have the following background: * 5+ years restaurant or hotel cook experience required; * Strong leadership and mentoring skills; * High attention to detail and strong ability to maintain an organized kitchen; * Vast knowledge of kitchen terminology; * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once; * Strong interpersonal and team work skills. CERTIFICATIONS * Formal culinary training is considered an asset; * High school diploma is considered an asset. This position will remain open until suitable candidates are found. CSEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.

What you’ll do

The First Line Cook is responsible for daily food preparation, including hot and cold plates, sauces, and butchering tasks. They must maintain high standards of safety and sanitation while communicating effectively with the kitchen team and executive chef.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of restaurant or hotel cooking experience and strong leadership skills. Formal culinary training and a high school diploma are considered assets.

Benefits

• Gratuities • Parking pass • Growth and development opportunities • Advanced scheduling • Store discount • Service and recognition awards

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Banquet cooking
• Line cooking
• Butchering
• Inventory management
• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Kitchen terminology
• Fast-paced environment
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal skills
• Food preparation
• Organization
• Cooking
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Innovation
• Mentorship
• Operations
• Restaurant Operation
• Scheduling
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Sports & Recreation
• Cook/Kitchen Manager
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Fast Food