Grow your culinary experience at the Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo and help create memories through delectable dishes! Our Catering Back of House team is seeking fixed-term Banquet Cooks who will join our team as they slice, sear, and succeed - together!

Banquet Cooks are responsible for preparing and delivering food service as per the catering function sheet.

Our Purpose | We act for wildlife; saving species and inspiring people to join us.

Our Core Values | Drive impact, nurture connection, cultivate hope, and be bold.

Contract:

Start: September 2026
End: December 2026

What you will do:

Create exceptional experience through high quality food and superior customer service
Adhere to policies and procedures regarding sanitation and sanitary food handling.
Prepare food as directed, following specifications on Event Orders.
Ensures work area is clean, including all counter tops, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration is in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with company health regulations and safety regulations.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas
Support other positions within the kitchen that is in need of help.
Complies with the Zoo’s health and safety program
Perform additional duties as required

What you will bring:

1-2 years experience in a culinary workplace. Strong preference given to those with experience in mid to large sized operations
A Driver’s License is required with the ability to operate golf carts and 1-ton panel trucks
Alberta Food Safe Certifications is required.
Red Seal Certificate is an asset.
Ability to read and follow instructions as per catering function sheets.

Working Conditions:

Able to work in fast pace environment
Exposure to hot & cold elements in kitchen
Periodical exposure outside the kitchen on Zoo grounds
Consistent exposure to flora and fauna on Zoo grounds




Flexible work schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
Heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs), walking and standing for long periods of time required

The Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo is an outdoor facility and all staff working at the zoo must be comfortable working in a large variety of outdoor conditions. The Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo follows the advice of Environment Canada when responding to temperature and air quality issues.

What the Zoo Offers:

Discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise
Participation in the Staff Pass Benefit plan
A fun, rewarding work environment and the opportunity to work in a park full of wild animals

Are you ready to join one of Canada’s leaders in wildlife conservation? If this position suits your skills, experience and personal attributes, we want to talk to you.

If this position is a fit for you, we encourage you to apply with a resume and cover letter online by our application deadline: August 20, 2026 at 10:00pm MT.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The Wilder Institute strives to cultivate a workplace in which everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. As a conservation organization, we respect and value the diversity of all life and come together as individuals and teammates to achieve the organization’s mission and vision. We recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion , and work to advance our culture to ensure diverse viewpoints are heard and everyone has an equitable chance to succeed and thrive.

This position is an existing vacancy within our organization. The Wilder Institute uses basic knockout questions in application to support screening; applications are otherwise assessed and selected by real humans.

All candidates are thanked for their applications and advised that they will be contacted once applications have been reviewed and a final decision has been made.

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📌 Seasonal Banquet Cook - CZ (Alberta)
🏢 Wilder Institute
📍 Alberta