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 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.

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

• 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