Join one of Calgary's award-winning restaurants while working in Prince’s Island Park!

About River Café

River Café, established 35 years ago and consistently one of Calgary and Canada’s top restaurants, focuses on detail, quality, and on team building. Located in the middle of Prince’s Island Park, on the lagoon where the Bow River passes through downtown Calgary, River Café provides a unique dining experience featuring “seasonal Canadian cuisine.”

Join our team!

Competitive wages

Gratuity sharing

Versatile schedules

Training and development

Summary of Key Competencies

This is a multi-faceted position requiring a high level of culinary skills and kitchen knowledge. Your enthusiasm, product knowledge and ability to communicate with both staff and guests is essential to creating an exceptional dining experience.

Key Responsibilities
The proper execution of dishes to the exact standards as shown and set by Executive Chef and Pastry Chef.
Inform Pastry Chef or Executive Chef of ingredients needed for ordering.
Ensure that consistency in all production is to our quality standards.
Work cooperatively with Executive Chef and Pastry Chef on all matters of the kitchen.




Provide exceptional food to all our guests and staff.
Maintain accountability for the kitchen and employees and assist staff whenever necessary
Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and confidence in the kitchen
Regular cleaning of all areas of the pastry kitchen, on a daily and weekly basis
Comply with all AHS and Occupational Health and Safety protocols

Education and Experience
CRHA “Safe Food” certification (or equivalent), to be updated every 2 years.
Excellent technical knowledge of contemporary baking and pastry styles.
Excellent baking and pastry cooking techniques.
Proven interpersonal skills.
Excellent ingredient knowledge.
A positive and qualified attitude.
Able to work in an open kitchen.

We look forward to reviewing all applications! Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada.

Perks:
Discounted or free food

Experience:
Pastry Cook: 2 years (preferred)
Baking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
FoodSafe (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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