First Line Cook, Saddleroom Grill

Job summary

The First Line Cook is responsible for daily food preparation, including hot and cold plates, butchering tasks, and maintaining kitchen safety and sanitation standards. They also assist in catering events and carving stations while coordinating with the kitchen team and executive chef.

Job details

At Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC), 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 our team! THE POSITION The First Line Cook is responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations of the kitchen team including food preparations for restaurants, catering and events, and food carving/buffet stations. 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. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES * Daily cooking and preparation of food for various building areas; * Prepare hot plates, cold plates, soups, salads, sauces, and sandwiches for the restaurant, suites, and banquet functions; * 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, sous chefs, and the executive chef; * Follow instructions as directed by supervisors, sous chefs, and the executive chef; * Attend carving stations on buffets and/or private functions; * 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, butchering tasks, and maintaining kitchen safety and sanitation standards. They also assist in catering events and carving stations while coordinating with the kitchen team and executive chef.

Requirements

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

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food preparation
• Butchering
• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Kitchen operations
• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Inventory management
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Cooking
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Innovation
• Mentorship
• Operations
• Restaurant Operation
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Trades
• Grill Cook
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Fast Food

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