Culinary Opportunities

Members of the Culinary team are true customer service professionals who go above and beyond to provide world-renowned western hospitality. The Culinary team can be found behind the scenes keeping the kitchen in running order or working with the Front of House team to provide a smooth experience for guests.

These positions are seasonal roles, for the Calgary Stampede celebration in July 2026.

• Please note that some of these roles may require a valid Alberta Health Services Food Safe Certification.

Positions with the Stampede Culinary team include:

• Carvers
• Line Cooks
• Prep Cooks
• Apprentice Cooks

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Culinary team may include, but are not limited to:

• Providing excellent customer service in a prompt, friendly, and efficient manner.
• Organizing, preparing, and cooking quality food products using grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work station.
• Cleaning or Sanitizing work areas and equipment
• Weighing or measuring ingredients
• Mixing ingredients for menu items such as salads
• Preparing fruits and vegetables for cooking
• Ensuring food is presentable, appetizing, and served quickly and efficiently.
• Maintaining chilled, frozen, and hot food temperatures as per AHS Standards.
• Rotating food stock to maintain freshness.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be proactive, optimistic and have worked in a dynamic environment where they have experience delivering on multiple priorities and will hold the following qualifications:

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Full-line restaurant and/or fast-food cooking experience is an asset.
• Must be positive, energetic, and a team player.
• Must be able to perform duties that require physical lifting, repetitive movements and standing or walking for long periods of time.
• Ability to work well and thrive under pressure.
• Knowledge of food safety procedures is an asset.
• Alberta Health Services Food Safe Certification must be obtained upon employment.
• English language proficiency, written and verbal, is required.

Please note that all applicants will be required to:

• Be 18 years of age or older by June 2026
• Be legally entitled to work for any employer in Canada
• Have a Social Insurance Number
• Have a bank account in their own name
• Must successfully participate in a criminal background check
• Be available to work for all 10 days of the Calgary Stampede
• Complete and comply with all required training and policies

To Apply

To apply, please submit your resume.

All applicants are thanked in advance, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.