City : Toronto

Category : Kitchen

Industry : Charitable and Non-profit

Employer : Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Casual Second Cook

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity acknowledges,  with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place. 

The Opportunity

The Kitchen at Banff Centre is looking for a Casual Second Cook to prepare distinctive dishes in our dining outlets, conveniently located just steps from the Centre's performance, meeting, and accommodation spaces and boasting an incomparable view of the Rocky Mountains. Our Kitchen Team are creative and inspired professionals, sharing their passion for great food and presentation perfection. Calm and composed while working in a fast-paced environment, the Second Cook works to prepare exceptional and memorable food experiences.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook for an assigned station; ensuring the work station and equipment are organized, clean, and sanitary and that all health and safety standards are followed during all stages of food preparation
• Communicate effectively with the supervisor to check number of guests, mise en place lists, function sheets and any special dietary needs items to be cooked
• Transfer food items from the fridge and/or freezer to work stations and ensure that left-over food is stored properly
• Clean and sanitize fridges and freezers to the highest standards

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• 2 years’ of culinary experience within a high volume restaurant or hotel with emphasis on buffet and large-volume production
• Some post-secondary education is required, ideally working towards the completion of a Journeyman Cook’s certificate or Red Seal
• Able to take direction, and give direction, in English

Employment Terms & Benefits

• In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, casual support staff position.
• This position pays $20.74 per hour, working up to 35 hours a month on an on call/as needed basis.
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional Development
  • Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
  • Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate - first month free for new staff!

Application Process

• We are accepting applications for the Casual Second Cook position until suitable candidates have been found. 
• Candidates offered a position with the Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized. 
• Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.