First Cook - Lake Louise, Canada - FAIRMONT

Description

Come join the culinary team at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Develop your culinary skills with some of Fairmont's most talented chefs, while enjoying the lifestyle of the Canadian Rockies. Bring your talent to new heights.

What you will be doing:

• Review the daily production sheets with the Chef de Partie/Sous Chef and prepare the food items in accordance with Fairmont standards in an efficient manner
• Adhere to standardized recipes and specifications in order to maintain consistency
• Keep work station clean and organized including fridges/freezers, counter and stove tops
• Ensure that cook station opening and closing procedures are carried out to standard
• Keep overproduction and food waste to a minimum, while ensuring proper rotation, labeling, and food storage
• Operate kitchen equipment while adhering to safety procedures, and report any deficiencies
• Ensure all food products are handled, stored, prepared and served safely and in accordance with hotel food safety guidelines
• Assume responsibility for the operations of his/her food station when required
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment, and actively participate in health and safety initiatives
• Adhere to all hotel environmental policies and initiatives
• Carry out any other tasks as assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum 3-4 years cooking experience in two different kitchen departments i.e. garde manger, banquets, a la carte, breakfast etc.
• Valid health & safety certificate
• Experience in a luxury hotel with comparable service and standards
• Red Seal Certificate (Journeyman) or recognized international equivalent
• Self‐motivated, with the ability to make effective decisions
• Demonstrates initiative, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain high service levels under pressure
• Ability to consistently stand and walk through out shift

You may be required to work on holidays, weekends, overnights and other non-day shifts. Submission of your application to Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise indicates that you are able to meet these requirements as needed.

Visa Requirements: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

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Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts: At Fairmont Hotels & Resort we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That's why you'll find exceptional work opportunities - throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific - as well as industry - leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London's The Savoy, New York's The Plaza, and Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award - winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits

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.

If you are contacted by a Recruiter, kindly inform them at any stage of the recruitment process if you will need support or accommodations.

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