Lead cook will be detail-oriented, reliable, and experienced. In this position, you will play a key role in supervising our kitchen. You will be expected to deliver high-quality food to our guests and motivate our staff to ensure they are preparing all the food up to the standards of the Executive Chef.

Duties include preparing ingredients, adhering to restaurant menu, and following Food Health and Safety procedures. Cook, clean, assist and train other cooks and staff, and deliver food in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in a team environment and various cooking methods required.

REPORTS TO

Executive Chef, CEO, Controller/HR Director

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Consistently prepare food items to standard while supporting and training employees.

· Prepare and service all food items for a la carte and or buffet menus according to hotel/restaurant recipes and standards.

· Actively share ideas, opinions and suggestions in daily shift briefings.

· Maintain proper rotation of product in all chillers to minimize wastage/spoilage.

· Ensure storeroom requisitions/orders are accurate

· Have full knowledge of all menu items, daily features and promotions

· Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment

· Follow kitchen policies,



procedures and service standards

· Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage

· Other duties as assigned

· To be ready, to help and work when events are scheduled in banquets and conference areas.

OCCASIONAL DUTIES

· Monthly inventory

· Attend Department meetings as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Highly responsible & reliable

· Ability to work well under pressure in a quick paced environment

· Ability to work cohesively as part of a team

· Ability to manage and train staff

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF POSITION (include but are not limited to)

· Constant standing and walking throughout shift

· Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs

· Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling

· Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Location:
- Calgary, AB (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Lead Cook (Calgary)
🏢 Wyndham Hotels u0026 Resorts
📍 Calgary