Second Cook

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Palliser as our new Second Cook. Inspire and create the grandest experience for our guest, clients and colleagues every day. Create cutting edge and high dishes for our food and beverage outlets and banquets. Create for yourself a career and develop within a world class hotel operation. Reporting to the Executive Chef.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent preparation and execution of all food items in accordance with hotel recipes and standards, delivering the highest quality product to both guests and colleagues
• Producing the best hot & cold food and beverages served in the staff cafeteria
• Have full knowledge of all menu items, including ingredients and allergies
• Assist and support other kitchen areas and fellow colleagues as needed
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment and ensures that all Health & Safety standards are met, procedures followed and has the knowledge and tools to work safely
• Maintain awareness of and ensuring compliance with all food safety & hygiene policies and procedures are followed at all times
• Completes all temperature records, honestly and correctly
• Cleaning of kitchen equipment including line fridges
• Maintain awareness of and ensuring compliance with all sustainability and food waste reduction/diversion policies, procedures and programs at the hotel
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, to provide clear direction to all hotel colleagues & leaders
• Performs other duties as assigned

What will you bring to this role?

• 2 years of kitchen experience, preferably in hotel operation
• Diploma or certificate in Culinary Arts from a recognized college or culinary school
• Experience with hot and cold food prep, grill, fryer, or oven stations
• Food Safe certification required
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume Kitchen
• Comfortable working with guests in a public areas
• Energetic, self-motivated, out-going, team-player
• Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.
• Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected

Employee Benefits

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties , special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.

Comprehensive benefits package including health, paramedical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for eligible employees. Company-matched pension plan, as well as RRSP & TFSA options. Complimentary meal in staff cafeteria during shifts.

Our Values

Respect

We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

Excellence

We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.​

Belonging

We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.​

Empowerment

We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences. ​

Integrity

We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.​

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

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